Shanghai → Miami: Time Difference
Miami is 12 hours behind Shanghai.
How the difference works
Shanghai uses Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8 standard time) and Miami uses America/New_York (UTC-5 standard time) — a standard-time gap of 13 hours behind Shanghai. Miami observes daylight saving time while Shanghai does not, so the difference shifts by one hour twice a year.
Distance: about 13,273 km (8,247 mi) great-circle distance.
Shanghai → Miami, hour by hour
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Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Miami?
In standard time, Miami is 13 hours behind Shanghai. Miami observes daylight saving time while Shanghai does not, so the difference shifts by one hour twice a year.
When it is 9:00 in Shanghai, what time is it in Miami?
In standard time it is 20:00 the previous day in Miami. 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 Miami from Shanghai?
About 13,273 km (8,247 miles) as the crow flies, computed from city-center coordinates.