Shanghai → Washington, D.C.: Time Difference
Washington, D.C. is 12 hours behind Shanghai.
How the difference works
Shanghai uses Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8 standard time) and Washington, D.C. uses America/New_York (UTC-5 standard time) — a standard-time gap of 13 hours behind Shanghai. Washington, D.C. observes daylight saving time while Shanghai does not, so the difference shifts by one hour twice a year.
Distance: about 11,984 km (7,447 mi) great-circle distance.
Shanghai → Washington, D.C., hour by hour
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Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Washington, D.C.?
In standard time, Washington, D.C. is 13 hours behind Shanghai. Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.?
In standard time it is 20:00 the previous day in Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C. from Shanghai?
About 11,984 km (7,447 miles) as the crow flies, computed from city-center coordinates.