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Berlin to Shanghai Time Converter

Shanghai is 7 hours ahead of Berlin right now. 9:00 AM in Berlin is 4:00 PM in Shanghai.

Time now: Berlin and Shanghai

🇩🇪 Berlin, Germany12:18 AMTuesday, November 10 · UTC+01:00
🇨🇳 Shanghai, China7:18 AMTuesday, November 10 · UTC+08:00

Shanghai is 7 hours ahead of Berlin right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 6 hours at some times of the year and 7 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.

Berlin and Shanghai are about 8,397 km (5,218 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now Berlin is on CET (UTC+01:00) and Shanghai is on CST (UTC+08:00).

Berlin to Shanghai conversion table

Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.

BerlinShanghai
12:00 AM7:00 AM
1:00 AM8:00 AM
2:00 AM9:00 AM
3:00 AM10:00 AM
4:00 AM11:00 AM
5:00 AM12:00 PM
6:00 AM1:00 PM
7:00 AM2:00 PM
8:00 AM3:00 PM
9:00 AM4:00 PM
10:00 AM5:00 PM
11:00 AM6:00 PM
12:00 PM7:00 PM
1:00 PM8:00 PM
2:00 PM9:00 PM
3:00 PM10:00 PM
4:00 PM11:00 PM
5:00 PM12:00 AMnext day
6:00 PM1:00 AMnext day
7:00 PM2:00 AMnext day
8:00 PM3:00 AMnext day
9:00 PM4:00 AMnext day
10:00 PM5:00 AMnext day
11:00 PM6:00 AMnext day

Best time to meet between Berlin and Shanghai

Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):

  • 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Berlin = 4:00 PM – 6:00 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 Berlin and Shanghai change?

Yes. Right now Shanghai is 7 hours ahead of Berlin. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:

  • Sunday, 28 March 2027: Berlin moves its clocks forward. Shanghai is 6 hours ahead of Berlin from then (it was 7 hours before).
  • Sunday, 31 October 2027: Berlin moves its clocks back. Shanghai is 7 hours ahead of Berlin from then (it was 6 hours before).

Office hours in each other's time

  • 9 AM to 6 PM in Berlin is 4:00 PM to 1:00 AM (next day) in Shanghai.
  • 9 AM to 6 PM in Shanghai is 2:00 AM to 11:00 AM in Berlin.

Based on today's clock settings.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Berlin and Shanghai?

Shanghai is 7 hours ahead of Berlin right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 6 hours at some times of the year and 7 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.

How do I convert Berlin to Shanghai?

Add 7 hours to the Berlin time to get the Shanghai time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in Berlin is 4:00 PM in Shanghai. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.

What is the current time in Shanghai?

It is 7:18 AM in Shanghai on Tuesday, November 10 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 12:18 AM in Berlin.

Does the time difference between Berlin and Shanghai change during the year?

Yes. Right now Shanghai is 7 hours ahead of Berlin. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 28 March 2027: Berlin moves its clocks forward. Shanghai is 6 hours ahead of Berlin from then (it was 7 hours before). Sunday, 31 October 2027: Berlin moves its clocks back. Shanghai is 7 hours ahead of Berlin from then (it was 6 hours before).

What is the best time for a meeting between Berlin and Shanghai?

Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Berlin = 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Shanghai. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.

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