Time difference
Time difference between London and Shanghai
Find the best time to schedule a call or meeting.
Shanghai is currently 7 hours ahead of London.
London • GMT+1
11:35 AM
Thursday, Jun 18
Shanghai • GMT+8
6:35 PM
Thursday, Jun 18
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Best times to meet
The 9 AM – 5 PM business windows in both cities overlap for 1 hour. 9 AM–10 AM in London is 4 PM–5 PM in Shanghai. Aim somewhere in the middle of that window so neither side starts cold or finishes drained.
Quick conversion table
| London | Shanghai |
|---|---|
| 8 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 12 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 3 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 5 PM | 12:00 AM (next day) |
| 9 PM | 4:00 AM (next day) |
Daylight saving
Heads up: the gap will widen to 8 hours around October 29, when one of the cities shifts for daylight saving. Double-check meeting times scheduled across that date.
Frequently asked questions
- How many hours ahead is Shanghai than London?
- Shanghai is 7 hours ahead of London.
- What time is 9 AM in London in Shanghai?
- 9:00 AM in London is 4:00 PM in Shanghai.
- Do London and Shanghai observe daylight saving?
- Heads up: the gap will widen to 8 hours around October 29, when one of the cities shifts for daylight saving. Double-check meeting times scheduled across that date.
- When is the best time to call Shanghai from London?
- Aim for 9 AM–10 AM in London, which is 4 PM–5 PM in Shanghai.