Frankfurt to Shanghai Time Difference
🇩🇪 Frankfurt 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
8,820 km
Approx. flight
10.4h
Hour-by-Hour: Frankfurt to Shanghai
| 🇩🇪 Frankfurt | 🇨🇳 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)
Frankfurt 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, Frankfurt is 7 hours ahead relative to Shanghai.
Min difference
6h
Max difference
7h
Best Meeting Times
There are 2 overlapping business hours between Frankfurt and Shanghai (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇩🇪 Frankfurt
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
🇨🇳 Shanghai
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Frankfurt and Shanghai?
The time difference between Frankfurt and Shanghai is currently 7 hours ahead. Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt, what time is it in Shanghai?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Frankfurt, it is 7:00 PM in Shanghai. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Frankfurt and Shanghai change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt and Shanghai?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM in Frankfurt (which is 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Shanghai). This 2-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Frankfurt ahead or behind Shanghai?
Frankfurt is currently 7 hours behind Shanghai.
What time zone is Frankfurt in?
Frankfurt is in the Europe/Berlin time zone, currently using GMT+1 (UTC+1). Frankfurt observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in Frankfurt in Shanghai?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Frankfurt, it is 7:00 AM in Shanghai.