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