Berlin to Shanghai Time Difference
🇩🇪 Berlin 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
8,397 km
Approx. flight
9.9h
Hour-by-Hour: Berlin to Shanghai
| 🇩🇪 Berlin | 🇨🇳 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)
Berlin 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, Berlin is 7 hours ahead relative to Shanghai.
Min difference
6h
Max difference
7h
Best Meeting Times
There are 2 overlapping business hours between Berlin and Shanghai (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇩🇪 Berlin
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
🇨🇳 Shanghai
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Berlin and Shanghai?
The time difference between Berlin and Shanghai is currently 7 hours ahead. Berlin 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 Berlin, what time is it in Shanghai?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Berlin, it is 7:00 PM in Shanghai. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Berlin and Shanghai change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Berlin 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 Berlin and Shanghai?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM in Berlin (which is 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Shanghai). This 2-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Berlin ahead or behind Shanghai?
Berlin is currently 7 hours behind Shanghai.
What time zone is Berlin in?
Berlin is in the Europe/Berlin time zone, currently using GMT+1 (UTC+1). Berlin observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in Berlin in Shanghai?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Berlin, it is 7:00 AM in Shanghai.