Shanghai to Dubai Time Comparison
Plan meetings and travel between Shanghai and Dubai 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) | Dubai (Dubai) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 08:00 PM(Fri, Jul 24) |
| 01:00 AM | 09:00 PM(Fri, Jul 24) |
| 02:00 AM | 10:00 PM(Fri, Jul 24) |
| 03:00 AM | 11:00 PM(Fri, Jul 24) |
| 04:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 05:00 AM | 01:00 AM |
| 06:00 AM | 02:00 AM |
| 07:00 AM | 03:00 AM |
| 08:00 AM | 04:00 AM |
| 09:00 AM | 05:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 06:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 07:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 08:00 AM |
| 01:00 PM | 09:00 AM |
| 02:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 03:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 04:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 05:00 PM | 01:00 PM |
| 06:00 PM | 02:00 PM |
| 07:00 PM | 03:00 PM |
| 08:00 PM | 04:00 PM |
| 09:00 PM | 05:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 06:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 07:00 PM |
Daylight saving time
Neither Shanghai nor Dubai observes daylight saving time — the offset between Shanghai and Dubai is fixed year-round.
Working-hours overlap
1 PM–5 PM Shanghai (9 AM–1 PM Dubai) — the shared 9-to-5 window for meetings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Dubai?+
Dubai (UTC+04:00) is currently 4 hours behind Shanghai (UTC+08:00). This page recalculates the offset live from the IANA time-zone database, including any daylight-saving transitions.
Does Shanghai or Dubai observe daylight saving time?+
Neither Shanghai nor Dubai 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 Dubai?+
Standard 9–5 working hours in Shanghai and Dubai overlap from 1 PM to 5 PM Shanghai (9 AM–1 PM Dubai). Schedule calls inside this window to keep both sides in normal business hours.
How do I quickly convert Shanghai to Dubai?+
Use the live clocks and 24-hour reference table above. Pick any hour on the Shanghai row to see the matching Dubai time. The Event Planner also lets you pick a specific date and share it with attendees.