Auckland to Shanghai Time Converter
Shanghai is 5 hours behind Auckland right now. 9:00 AM in Auckland is 4:00 AM in Shanghai.
Time now: Auckland and Shanghai
Shanghai is 5 hours behind Auckland right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 5 hours at some times of the year and 4 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
Auckland and Shanghai are about 9,382 km (5,830 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now Auckland is on NZDT (UTC+13:00) and Shanghai is on CST (UTC+08:00).
Auckland to Shanghai conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| Auckland | Shanghai |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 PMprevious day |
| 1:00 AM | 8:00 PMprevious day |
| 2:00 AM | 9:00 PMprevious day |
| 3:00 AM | 10:00 PMprevious day |
| 4:00 AM | 11:00 PMprevious day |
| 5:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
Best time to meet between Auckland and Shanghai
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM Auckland = 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Shanghai
The time difference changes during the year because of daylight saving time, so these windows shift by an hour at other times.
Does the time difference between Auckland and Shanghai change?
Yes. Right now Shanghai is 5 hours behind Auckland. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 4 April 2027: Auckland moves its clocks back. Shanghai is 4 hours behind Auckland from then (it was 5 hours before).
- Sunday, 26 September 2027: Auckland moves its clocks forward. Shanghai is 5 hours behind Auckland from then (it was 4 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Auckland is 4:00 AM to 1:00 PM in Shanghai.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Shanghai is 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM in Auckland.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Auckland and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 5 hours behind Auckland right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 5 hours at some times of the year and 4 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert Auckland to Shanghai?
Subtract 5 hours from the Auckland time to get the Shanghai time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in Auckland is 4:00 AM in Shanghai. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in Shanghai?
It is 8:22 AM in Shanghai on Tuesday, November 10 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 1:22 PM in Auckland.
Does the time difference between Auckland and Shanghai change during the year?
Yes. Right now Shanghai is 5 hours behind Auckland. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 4 April 2027: Auckland moves its clocks back. Shanghai is 4 hours behind Auckland from then (it was 5 hours before). Sunday, 26 September 2027: Auckland moves its clocks forward. Shanghai is 5 hours behind Auckland from then (it was 4 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between Auckland and Shanghai?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM Auckland = 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Shanghai. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.