Hong Kong to Shanghai Time Comparison
Plan meetings and travel between Hong Kong 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
| Hong Kong (Hong Kong) | 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 Hong Kong nor Shanghai observes daylight saving time — the offset between Hong Kong and Shanghai is fixed year-round.
Working-hours overlap
9 AM–5 PM Hong Kong (9 AM–5 PM Shanghai) — the shared 9-to-5 window for meetings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Hong Kong and Shanghai?+
Shanghai (UTC+08:00) is currently 0 hours ahead of Hong Kong (UTC+08:00). This page recalculates the offset live from the IANA time-zone database, including any daylight-saving transitions.
Does Hong Kong or Shanghai observe daylight saving time?+
Neither Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong and Shanghai?+
Standard 9–5 working hours in Hong Kong and Shanghai overlap from 9 AM to 5 PM Hong Kong (9 AM–5 PM Shanghai). Schedule calls inside this window to keep both sides in normal business hours.
How do I quickly convert Hong Kong to Shanghai?+
Use the live clocks and 24-hour reference table above. Pick any hour on the Hong Kong row to see the matching Shanghai time. The Event Planner also lets you pick a specific date and share it with attendees.