Time difference between Shanghai and Amsterdam

Amsterdam is 6 hours behind Shanghai.

China · China Standard Time

3:43 PM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Netherlands · Central European Summer Time

9:43 AM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Shanghai to Amsterdam time converter

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

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Amsterdam?

Amsterdam is 6 hours behind Shanghai. Shanghai is on UTC+8 and Amsterdam is on UTC+2.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 3:00 AM in Amsterdam.

When is the best time to call Amsterdam from Shanghai?

The best time to call or meet is 3:00 PM–6:00 PM in Shanghai (9:00 AM–12:00 PM in Amsterdam), when both places are in normal office hours.

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Amsterdam change?

Yes. Because of daylight saving time, the difference changes on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when Amsterdam will be 7 hours behind Shanghai.

Shanghai is 6 hours ahead of Amsterdam. More: time in Shanghai · time in Amsterdam