Shanghai is 13 hours ahead of New York during EST (winter), and 12 hours ahead during EDT (summer). When it's 9:00 AM in New York, it's 10:00 PM in Shanghai. China does not observe DST.
The time difference shifts by 1 hour when New York switches between EST and EDT while Shanghai stays on CST (China Standard Time) year-round.
Early morning NY works best! 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM New York corresponds to 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Shanghai. NY morning catches Shanghai evening.
Shanghai is China's financial capital with the Shanghai Stock Exchange. Delta, United, and China Eastern operate direct flights to JFK and Newark. Strong ties in finance and trade.