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Shanghai to London Time Converter

London is 8 hours behind Shanghai right now. 9:00 AM in Shanghai is 1:00 AM in London.

Time now: Shanghai and London

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

London is 8 hours behind Shanghai right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 8 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.

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

Shanghai to London conversion table

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

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

Best time to meet between Shanghai and London

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

  • 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Shanghai = 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM London

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 London change?

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

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

Office hours in each other's time

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

Based on today's clock settings.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Shanghai and London?

London is 8 hours behind Shanghai right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 8 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 Shanghai to London?

Subtract 8 hours from the Shanghai time to get the London time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in Shanghai is 1:00 AM in London. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.

What is the current time in London?

It is 11:22 PM in London on Monday, November 9 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 7:22 AM in Shanghai.

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

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

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

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

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