SHIPPING TOOL

Shipping Time Zone Converter

Compare port times, warehouse cutoffs, and delivery windows across 45+ global logistics hubs.

Select a source time zone and enter a time. All destination zones update automatically.
Shipping Time Zone Tips
  • Port operations typically run 06:00 – 18:00 local time — always check cutoffs in the port's time zone.
  • Warehouse cutoff times for ocean freight are usually 24–48 hours before vessel departure.
  • Air cargo cutoffs are tighter — typically 3–6 hours before flight departure.
  • Dubai and Singapore operate 24/7 logistics zones; Shanghai and Shanghai operate on strict business hours.

Time Zones in International Shipping

Coordinating shipments across time zones is one of the biggest daily challenges for freight forwarders, warehouse managers, and supply chain teams. A vessel departure at 14:00 Shanghai time means something very different than 14:00 Rotterdam time. This tool helps you convert between time zones instantly so you never miss a cutoff, confuse a pickup window, or miscalculate an ETA.

The converter covers all major global ports, air cargo hubs, and logistics centers. Use the quick presets to select a group of related zones, or pick individual destinations manually. The tool automatically handles daylight saving time transitions for each region.

Common Port Time Differences (from UTC)

Shanghai / Shenzhen
UTC+8 (CST)
Singapore
UTC+8 (SGT)
Dubai
UTC+4 (GST)
Rotterdam
UTC+1/+2 (CET/CEST)
Los Angeles
UTC-7/-8 (PST/PDT)
Mumbai
UTC+5:30 (IST)
New York
UTC-4/-5 (EST/EDT)
Tokyo / Yokohama
UTC+9 (JST)
Logistics Hub Hours
🚢 Ocean Port Cutoff24-48h before
✈️ Air Cargo Cutoff3-6h before
🏭 Warehouse Receiving08:00-17:00
🛃 Customs Hours08:00-16:00
📦 Last Mile Delivery09:00-18:00