Honolulu → Shanghai: Time Difference
Shanghai is 18 hours ahead of Honolulu.
How the difference works
Honolulu uses Pacific/Honolulu (UTC-10 standard time) and Shanghai uses Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8 standard time) — a standard-time gap of 18 hours ahead of Honolulu. Neither city observes daylight saving time, so the difference stays the same all year.
Distance: about 7,949 km (4,939 mi) great-circle distance.
Honolulu → Shanghai, hour by hour
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Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Honolulu and Shanghai?
In standard time, Shanghai is 18 hours ahead of Honolulu. Neither city observes daylight saving time, so the difference stays the same all year.
When it is 9:00 in Honolulu, what time is it in Shanghai?
In standard time it is 03:00 the next day in Shanghai. During daylight saving periods the answer can move by an hour — the live table on this page always reflects today's rules.
How far is Shanghai from Honolulu?
About 7,949 km (4,939 miles) as the crow flies, computed from city-center coordinates.