Time difference between London and Shanghai

Shanghai is 7 hours ahead of London.

United Kingdom · British Summer Time

8:44 AM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

China · China Standard Time

3:44 PM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

London to Shanghai time converter

Green rows are office hours in both places; light green rows are when both are awake.

What is the time difference between London and Shanghai?

Shanghai is 7 hours ahead of London. London is on UTC+1 and Shanghai is on UTC+8.

What time is it in Shanghai when it is 9 AM in London?

When it is 9:00 AM in London, it is 4:00 PM in Shanghai.

When is the best time to call Shanghai from London?

The best time to call or meet is 9:00 AM–11:00 AM in London (4:00 PM–6:00 PM in Shanghai), when both places are in normal office hours.

Does the time difference between London and Shanghai change?

Yes. Because of daylight saving time, the difference changes on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when Shanghai will be 8 hours ahead of London.

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