Time Difference Between Shanghai and Memphis

The time difference between Shanghai and Memphis is 13 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Shanghai, it is 23:00 in Memphis. Shanghai uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone (UTC+8), while Memphis uses America/Chicago (UTC-5).

Memphis is 13 hours behind Shanghai — 13 hours
Shanghai, China
04:55:19
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+8 · CST
Memphis, United States
15:55:19
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC-5 · CDT (DST)

Time Zone Details: Shanghai vs Memphis

Detail Shanghai Memphis
Time Zone IDAsia/ShanghaiAmerica/Chicago
UTC OffsetUTC+8UTC-5
AbbreviationCSTCDT
DST ActiveNoYes — currently observing
CountryChinaUnited States
RegionAsiaNorth America

Best Time to Schedule a Call

With a 13 hours gap, there is no standard business-hours overlap between Shanghai and Memphis. One party will need to adjust their schedule. Early mornings in Shanghai or late evenings in Memphis tend to be the most practical compromise.

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

Use this table to quickly convert any hour from Shanghai time to Memphis time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

Shanghai Memphis
00:00 11:00 (-1 day) Night
01:00 12:00 (-1 day) Night
02:00 13:00 (-1 day) Night
03:00 14:00 (-1 day) Night
04:00 15:00 (-1 day) Night
05:00 16:00 (-1 day) Night
06:00 17:00 (-1 day)
07:00 18:00 (-1 day)
08:00 19:00 (-1 day)
09:00 20:00 (-1 day)
10:00 21:00 (-1 day)
11:00 22:00 (-1 day)
12:00 23:00 (-1 day)
13:00 00:00
14:00 01:00
15:00 02:00
16:00 03:00
17:00 04:00
18:00 05:00
19:00 06:00
20:00 07:00
21:00 08:00
22:00 09:00 Night
23:00 10:00 Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Memphis is currently observing daylight saving time, while Shanghai is on standard time. When Memphis switches back to standard time, the difference between these two cities will shift by 1 hour.

Practical Tips for Shanghai–Memphis Scheduling

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Memphis?

The time difference is 13 hours. Memphis is 13 hours behind Shanghai.

Does the time difference change during the year?

Yes. One of these cities observes DST while the other does not, so the difference shifts by 1 hour when DST begins or ends.

When is the best time to call from Shanghai to Memphis?

There is no ideal window during standard business hours. Consider scheduling at the edges — early morning for the city that is ahead and late afternoon for the city that is behind.

How do I convert Shanghai time to Memphis time?

Subtract 13 hours from Shanghai time to get Memphis time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

Related Pages

For sunrise and sunset data, visit TheSunsetTimes.com. For detailed DST schedules, see DaylightSavingTime.info.