Delhi to Shanghai Time Difference
🇮🇳 Delhi is currently 2.5 hours ahead of 🇨🇳 Shanghai.
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Difference
+2.5h
Business overlap
6h
Distance
4,255 km
Approx. flight
5h
Hour-by-Hour: Delhi to Shanghai
| 🇮🇳 Delhi | 🇨🇳 Shanghai | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:30 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 3:30 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 4:30 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 5:30 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 6:30 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 7:30 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 8:30 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 9:30 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 10:30 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 11:30 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 12:30 PM | |
| 11:00 AM | 1:30 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 2:30 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 3:30 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 4:30 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 5:30 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 6:30 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 7:30 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 8:30 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 9:30 PM | |
| 8:00 PM | 10:30 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 11:30 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 12:30 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 11:00 PM | 1:30 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Neither Delhi nor Shanghai observes Daylight Saving Time. The time difference is always 2.5 hours ahead.
Best Meeting Times
There are 6 overlapping business hours between Delhi and Shanghai (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇮🇳 Delhi
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
🇨🇳 Shanghai
11:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Delhi and Shanghai?
The time difference between Delhi and Shanghai is currently 2.5 hours ahead. Delhi uses GMT+5:30 (UTC+5:30), while Shanghai uses GMT+8 (UTC+8).
When it's noon in Delhi, what time is it in Shanghai?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Delhi, it is 2:30 PM in Shanghai. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Delhi and Shanghai change?
No. The time difference between Delhi and Shanghai is always 2.5 hours ahead — neither city observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset never changes.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Delhi and Shanghai?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM in Delhi (which is 11:30 AM – 5:30 PM in Shanghai). This 6-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Delhi ahead or behind Shanghai?
Delhi is currently 2.5 hours behind Shanghai.
What time zone is Delhi in?
Delhi is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone, currently using GMT+5:30 (UTC+5:30). Delhi does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
What time is midnight in Delhi in Shanghai?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Delhi, it is 2:30 AM in Shanghai.