Chicago
Exact time synced with atomic clocks (IANA + NTP)
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
United States Β· America/Chicago Β· CDT
Chicago and Shanghai Time Difference
Chicago is 13h behind Shanghai
Shanghai
Exact time synced with atomic clocks (IANA + NTP)
Thursday, May 21, 2026
China Β· Asia/Shanghai Β· GMT+8
Best time for work calls
If you are scheduling a call between Chicago and Shanghai, there is very limited or no overlap in normal business hours. Consider early-morning or late-evening calls for one side, or use async communication.
Best time for family calls
Chicago and Shanghai have a comfortable window for a family call β no awkward alarms required. Chicago is 13 hours behind Shanghai, which gives you 3 hours of genuine overlap when both sides are free. Aim for between 7 pm and 10 pm in Chicago β that lands at 8 am to 11 am in Shanghai, after the school run and before anyone's ready for bed. For a Sunday catch-up or a midweek check-in, this is the sweet spot.
Chicago
Memorial Day
May 25in 5dJuneteenth National Independence Day
Jun 19in 30dIndependence Day
Jul 3in 44d
Daylight Cycle
π
Dawn4:51:51 AM
βοΈ Sunrise5:24:25 AM
π Solar Noon12:48:29 PM
π Golden Hour7:31:55 PM
π Sunset8:12:33 PM
π Dusk8:45:06 PM
Day length14:48:07
Data via sunrisesunset.io
Current Weather
Conditionπ Clear sky
Temperature9Β°C
Feels like6Β°C
Humidity69%
Wind10 mph N
Data via Open-Meteo Β· Updates every 30 min
Moon Phase
Phaseπ Waxing Crescent
Illumination24%
CycleWaxing
Moon age4.8 days
Moonrise10:03
Moonset00:40
Shanghai
Dragon Boat Festival
Jun 19in 30dMid-Autumn Festival
Sep 25in 128dNational Day
Oct 1in 134d
Daylight Cycle
π
Dawn4:29:00 AM
βοΈ Sunrise4:55:56 AM
π Solar Noon11:52:05 AM
π Golden Hour6:13:45 PM
π Sunset6:48:15 PM
π Dusk7:15:11 PM
Day length13:52:19
Data via sunrisesunset.io
Current Weather
ConditionβοΈ Overcast
Temperature25Β°C
Feels like27Β°C
Humidity69%
Wind7 mph NW
Data via Open-Meteo Β· Updates every 30 min
Moon Phase
Phaseπ Waxing Crescent
Illumination24%
CycleWaxing
Moon age4.8 days
Moonrise08:55
Moonset23:30