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Paris to Shanghai Time Converter

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

Time now: Paris and Shanghai

🇫🇷 Paris, France2:09 AMTuesday, November 10 · UTC+01:00
🇨🇳 Shanghai, China9:09 AMTuesday, November 10 · UTC+08:00

Shanghai is 7 hours ahead of Paris 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.

Paris and Shanghai are about 9,263 km (5,756 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now Paris is on CET (UTC+01:00) and Shanghai is on CST (UTC+08:00).

Paris to Shanghai conversion table

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

ParisShanghai
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 Paris and Shanghai

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

  • 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Paris = 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 Paris and Shanghai change?

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

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

Office hours in each other's time

  • 9 AM to 6 PM in Paris 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 Paris.

Based on today's clock settings.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Paris and Shanghai?

Shanghai is 7 hours ahead of Paris 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 Paris to Shanghai?

Add 7 hours to the Paris time to get the Shanghai time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in Paris 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 9:09 AM in Shanghai on Tuesday, November 10 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 2:09 AM in Paris.

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

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

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

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

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