Shanghai to Amsterdam Time Converter
Amsterdam is 7 hours behind Shanghai right now. 9:00 AM in Shanghai is 2:00 AM in Amsterdam.
Time now: Shanghai and Amsterdam
Amsterdam is 7 hours behind Shanghai right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 7 hours at some times of the year and 6 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
Shanghai and Amsterdam are about 8,874 km (5,514 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now Shanghai is on CST (UTC+08:00) and Amsterdam is on CET (UTC+01:00).
Shanghai to Amsterdam conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| Shanghai | Amsterdam |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 PMprevious day |
| 1:00 AM | 6:00 PMprevious day |
| 2:00 AM | 7:00 PMprevious day |
| 3:00 AM | 8:00 PMprevious day |
| 4:00 AM | 9:00 PMprevious day |
| 5:00 AM | 10:00 PMprevious day |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 PMprevious day |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
Best time to meet between Shanghai and Amsterdam
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Shanghai = 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Amsterdam
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 Shanghai and Amsterdam change?
Yes. Right now Amsterdam is 7 hours behind Shanghai. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 28 March 2027: Amsterdam moves its clocks forward. Amsterdam is 6 hours behind Shanghai from then (it was 7 hours before).
- Sunday, 31 October 2027: Amsterdam moves its clocks back. Amsterdam is 7 hours behind Shanghai from then (it was 6 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Shanghai is 2:00 AM to 11:00 AM in Amsterdam.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Amsterdam is 4:00 PM to 1:00 AM (next day) in Shanghai.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Amsterdam?
Amsterdam is 7 hours behind Shanghai right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 7 hours at some times of the year and 6 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert Shanghai to Amsterdam?
Subtract 7 hours from the Shanghai time to get the Amsterdam time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in Shanghai is 2:00 AM in Amsterdam. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in Amsterdam?
It is 1:15 AM in Amsterdam on Tuesday, November 10 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 8:15 AM in Shanghai.
Does the time difference between Shanghai and Amsterdam change during the year?
Yes. Right now Amsterdam is 7 hours behind Shanghai. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 28 March 2027: Amsterdam moves its clocks forward. Amsterdam is 6 hours behind Shanghai from then (it was 7 hours before). Sunday, 31 October 2027: Amsterdam moves its clocks back. Amsterdam is 7 hours behind Shanghai from then (it was 6 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between Shanghai and Amsterdam?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Shanghai = 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Amsterdam. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.