Beijing to Shanghai Time Comparison
Plan meetings and travel between Beijing and Shanghai with live local times. All conversions use the IANA time-zone database and update automatically when either city changes for daylight saving time.
24-Hour Comparison Timeline
Green = working hours · Yellow = early/late · Red = night
24-hour reference table
| Beijing (Beijing) | Shanghai (Shanghai) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 01:00 AM | 01:00 AM |
| 02:00 AM | 02:00 AM |
| 03:00 AM | 03:00 AM |
| 04:00 AM | 04:00 AM |
| 05:00 AM | 05:00 AM |
| 06:00 AM | 06:00 AM |
| 07:00 AM | 07:00 AM |
| 08:00 AM | 08:00 AM |
| 09:00 AM | 09:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 01:00 PM | 01:00 PM |
| 02:00 PM | 02:00 PM |
| 03:00 PM | 03:00 PM |
| 04:00 PM | 04:00 PM |
| 05:00 PM | 05:00 PM |
| 06:00 PM | 06:00 PM |
| 07:00 PM | 07:00 PM |
| 08:00 PM | 08:00 PM |
| 09:00 PM | 09:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
Daylight saving time
Neither Beijing nor Shanghai observes daylight saving time — the offset between Beijing and Shanghai is fixed year-round.
Working-hours overlap
9 AM–5 PM Beijing (9 AM–5 PM Shanghai) — the shared 9-to-5 window for meetings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Beijing and Shanghai?+
Shanghai (UTC+08:00) is currently 0 hours ahead of Beijing (UTC+08:00). This page recalculates the offset live from the IANA time-zone database, including any daylight-saving transitions.
Does Beijing or Shanghai observe daylight saving time?+
Neither Beijing nor Shanghai observes daylight saving time, so the offset stays fixed all year. Times on this page always reflect the current local rules.
What are the best meeting hours between Beijing and Shanghai?+
Standard 9–5 working hours in Beijing and Shanghai overlap from 9 AM to 5 PM Beijing (9 AM–5 PM Shanghai). Schedule calls inside this window to keep both sides in normal business hours.
How do I quickly convert Beijing to Shanghai?+
Use the live clocks and 24-hour reference table above. Pick any hour on the Beijing row to see the matching Shanghai time. The Event Planner also lets you pick a specific date and share it with attendees.