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London to Shanghai Time Converter

Shanghai is 8 hours ahead of London right now. 9:00 AM in London is 5:00 PM in Shanghai.

Time now: London and Shanghai

🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom11:22 PMMonday, November 9 · UTC+00:00
🇨🇳 Shanghai, China7:22 AMTuesday, November 10 · UTC+08:00

Shanghai is 8 hours ahead of London right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 7 hours at some times of the year and 8 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.

London and Shanghai are about 9,197 km (5,715 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now London is on GMT (UTC+00:00) and Shanghai is on CST (UTC+08:00).

London to Shanghai conversion table

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

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

Best time to meet between London and Shanghai

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

  • 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM London = 5:00 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 London and Shanghai change?

Yes. Right now Shanghai is 8 hours ahead of London. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:

  • Sunday, 28 March 2027: London moves its clocks forward. Shanghai is 7 hours ahead of London from then (it was 8 hours before).
  • Sunday, 31 October 2027: London moves its clocks back. Shanghai is 8 hours ahead of London from then (it was 7 hours before).

Office hours in each other's time

  • 9 AM to 6 PM in London is 5:00 PM to 2:00 AM (next day) in Shanghai.
  • 9 AM to 6 PM in Shanghai is 1:00 AM to 10:00 AM in London.

Based on today's clock settings.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between London and Shanghai?

Shanghai is 8 hours ahead of London right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 7 hours at some times of the year and 8 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.

How do I convert London to Shanghai?

Add 8 hours to the London time to get the Shanghai time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in London is 5:00 PM in Shanghai. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.

What is the current time in Shanghai?

It is 7:22 AM in Shanghai on Tuesday, November 10 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 11:22 PM in London.

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

Yes. Right now Shanghai is 8 hours ahead of London. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 28 March 2027: London moves its clocks forward. Shanghai is 7 hours ahead of London from then (it was 8 hours before). Sunday, 31 October 2027: London moves its clocks back. Shanghai is 8 hours ahead of London from then (it was 7 hours before).

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

Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM London = 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Shanghai. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.

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