Barcelona to Shanghai Time Difference
🇪🇸 Barcelona is currently 7 hours ahead of 🇨🇳 Shanghai. This difference varies between 6h and 7h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
+7h
Business overlap
2h
Distance
9,824 km
Approx. flight
11.6h
Hour-by-Hour: Barcelona to Shanghai
| 🇪🇸 Barcelona | 🇨🇳 Shanghai | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 10:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 11:00 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 12:00 PM | |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 PM | |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 PM | |
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 PM | |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 PM | |
| 10:00 AM | 5:00 PM | |
| 11:00 AM | 6:00 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 9:00 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 11:00 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 7:00 PM | 2:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 8:00 PM | 3:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 10:00 PM | 5:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 11:00 PM | 6:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Barcelona observes Daylight Saving Time, while Shanghai does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 6 hours ahead and 7 hours ahead depending on the season. Currently, Barcelona is 7 hours ahead relative to Shanghai.
Min difference
6h
Max difference
7h
Best Meeting Times
There are 2 overlapping business hours between Barcelona and Shanghai (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇪🇸 Barcelona
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
🇨🇳 Shanghai
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Barcelona and Shanghai?
The time difference between Barcelona and Shanghai is currently 7 hours ahead. Barcelona uses GMT+1 (UTC+1), while Shanghai uses GMT+8 (UTC+8). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 6 hours ahead to 7 hours ahead.
When it's noon in Barcelona, what time is it in Shanghai?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Barcelona, it is 7:00 PM in Shanghai. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Barcelona and Shanghai change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Barcelona observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 6 hours ahead and 7 hours ahead at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Barcelona and Shanghai?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM in Barcelona (which is 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Shanghai). This 2-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Barcelona ahead or behind Shanghai?
Barcelona is currently 7 hours behind Shanghai.
What time zone is Barcelona in?
Barcelona is in the Europe/Madrid time zone, currently using GMT+1 (UTC+1). Barcelona observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in Barcelona in Shanghai?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Barcelona, it is 7:00 AM in Shanghai.