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Shanghai is 15 hours ahead of Seattle

Best overlap: 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM in Seattle is 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM in Shanghai.

For the smoothest call, aim inside 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM in Seattle, i.e. 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM in Shanghai. Shanghai is 15 hours ahead of Seattle. That's only 1 hour of overlap, so pair live calls with async follow-ups to make the most of it. Because Shanghai is on the next day, weekend boundaries can shift; check that neither side is meeting on their day off. Note that Seattle follows daylight saving while Shanghai stays put, so the times above drift by an hour seasonally.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Seattle?
Seattle is 15 hours behind Shanghai.
What are the best overlapping working hours between Shanghai and Seattle?
The best time to meet is between 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM in Shanghai, which corresponds to 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM in Seattle.
How many hours overlap between Shanghai and Seattle during a typical workday?
There are about 1 overlapping hour per day.
Does Daylight Saving Time affect the time difference between Shanghai and Seattle?
Seattle observes Daylight Saving Time, but Shanghai does not. This means the time difference between the two locations will change during the year.

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