Best times to call / New York

Best time to call Shanghai from New York

Calling someone in Shanghai from New York? Here's the time in both cities right now and the hours when you're both likely to be up. The difference changes when clocks change, so everything below is worked out live from your clock.

Questions

What's the time difference between New York and Shanghai?

It depends on the date. New York changes its clocks for daylight saving time and Shanghai doesn't, so the difference shifts by an hour when clocks change. The live clock at the top of this page always shows the current difference.

When is the best time to call Shanghai from New York?

Aim for the hours when you're both between 8 AM and 10 PM. There are two good windows: the morning in New York (the evening in Shanghai) and the evening in New York (the morning in Shanghai). Every day of the year, 8 AM to 9 AM or 8 PM to 10 PM in New York are safe bets.

How can I tell if someone in Shanghai is awake?

Orbit shows the people you love in the colour of their sky, so you can see at a glance who's awake in Shanghai, New York or anywhere else. It tells you the next time you're both awake, and you can leave a ping they'll see when they wake. It's free, with no ads and no tracking.

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