Time difference
13 hours (Shenzhen ahead). Shenzhen uses GMT+8; Bentonville uses CDT.
Shenzhen to Bentonville Time
Shenzhen is 13 hours ahead of Bentonville.
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Shenzhen time to Bentonville time
Shenzhen is 13 hours ahead of Bentonville. When it is 9:00 AM in Shenzhen, China, it is 8:00 PM the previous day in Bentonville, USA. Regular 9 AM to 6 PM working hours do not overlap. The closest workable window, between 7 AM and 10 PM in both cities, is 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM in Shenzhen (6:00 PM to 10:00 PM in Bentonville).
Working-hours overlap
No shared 9 AM to 6 PM hours.
Daylight saving
Next change: Sun, Nov 1, 2026 (Bentonville).
Shenzhen to Bentonville time conversion table
| Shenzhen (GMT+8) | Bentonville (CDT) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 AM (previous day) |
| 1:00 AM | 12:00 PM (previous day) |
| 2:00 AM | 1:00 PM (previous day) |
| 3:00 AM | 2:00 PM (previous day) |
| 4:00 AM | 3:00 PM (previous day) |
| 5:00 AM | 4:00 PM (previous day) |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 PM (previous day) |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 PM (previous day) |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 PM (previous day) |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 PM (previous day) |
| 10:00 AM | 9:00 PM (previous day) |
| 11:00 AM | 10:00 PM (previous day) |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 PM (previous day) |
| 1:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
Daylight saving time
On Sun, Nov 1, 2026, Bentonville switches from CDT to CST, so the difference becomes 14 hours (Shenzhen ahead). On Sun, Mar 14, 2027, Bentonville switches from CST to CDT, so the difference becomes 13 hours (Shenzhen ahead).
How to use the meeting time converter
- Select either city name and search by city, time zone, abbreviation, or UTC offset.
- Drag the horizontal timeline, or use the arrow and Page Up/Page Down keys, to choose a moment.
- Read the matching time and date for both locations and use the color bands to compare working hours.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Shenzhen and Bentonville?
Shenzhen is 13 hours ahead of Bentonville. Shenzhen currently uses GMT+8 and Bentonville uses CDT.
When it is 9 AM in Shenzhen, what time is it in Bentonville?
It is 8:00 PM the previous day in Bentonville.
What is the best time for a meeting between Shenzhen and Bentonville?
Regular 9 AM to 6 PM working hours do not overlap. The closest workable window, between 7 AM and 10 PM in both cities, is 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM in Shenzhen (6:00 PM to 10:00 PM in Bentonville).
Does daylight saving time affect Shenzhen and Bentonville?
On Sun, Nov 1, 2026, Bentonville switches from CDT to CST, so the difference becomes 14 hours (Shenzhen ahead). On Sun, Mar 14, 2027, Bentonville switches from CST to CDT, so the difference becomes 13 hours (Shenzhen ahead).