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Time Difference: Miami to Shanghai

🇺🇸MiamiUTC-5
vs
🇨🇳ShanghaiUTC+8
🇺🇸
Miami, US
Fri, Jun 5
🇨🇳
Shanghai, China
Fri, Jun 5

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Time Difference
12 hours
Shanghai is 12 hours ahead of Miami
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Miami vs Shanghai timezone guide

Miami (US) uses the America/New_York timezone at UTC-5, while Shanghai (China) uses Asia/Shanghai at UTC+8. This means Shanghai is 13 hours ahead of Miami (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Miami and Shanghai

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Miami and Shanghai do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start early or stay late — see the hour-by-hour planner below for the least disruptive options.

Hour-by-hour planner

MiamiShanghaiStatus
6am6pmMiami early, Shanghai evening
7am7pmMiami early, Shanghai evening
8am8pmMiami early, Shanghai evening
9am9pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10am10pmMiami working hours, Shanghai late evening
11am11pmMiami working hours, Shanghai late evening
12pm12amMiami working hours, Shanghai asleep
1pm1amMiami working hours, Shanghai asleep
2pm2amMiami working hours, Shanghai asleep
3pm3amMiami working hours, Shanghai asleep
4pm4amMiami working hours, Shanghai asleep
5pm5amMiami evening, Shanghai asleep
6pm6amMiami evening, Shanghai early
7pm7amMiami evening, Shanghai early
8pm8amMiami evening, Shanghai early
9pm9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm10amMiami late evening, Shanghai working hours

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between Miami and Shanghai

Miami observes daylight saving time, but Shanghai does not. That means the difference between the two cities changes seasonally — by one hour, around Miami's transition dates.

  • Dec 31 → Mar 8Miami is 13 hours behind Shanghai
  • Mar 8 → Nov 1Miami is 12 hours behind Shanghai
  • Nov 1 → Dec 31Miami is 13 hours behind Shanghai

Distance between Miami and Shanghai

Great-circle distance
13,273 km
Direct flight time
~16h 37m

Miami and Shanghai are 13,273 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~16h 37m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Miami and Shanghai?
The current time difference is 12 hours. Miami is currently 12 hours behind Shanghai.
Is Miami ahead of Shanghai?
No. Miami is currently 12 hours behind Shanghai.
What time is it in Shanghai when it's 9 AM in Miami?
When it's 9 AM in Miami, it's 9pm in Shanghai.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Miami and Shanghai?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Miami and Shanghai do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start before 9 AM or work past 5 PM — see the planner above for the least disruptive options.
Do Miami and Shanghai observe daylight saving time?
Miami observes daylight saving time, but Shanghai does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are Miami and Shanghai?
Miami and Shanghai are 13,273 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 16 hours 37 minutes.