London to Shanghai Time Difference
🇬🇧 London is currently 8 hours ahead of 🇨🇳 Shanghai. This difference varies between 7h and 8h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
+8h
Business overlap
1h
Distance
9,197 km
Approx. flight
10.8h
Hour-by-Hour: London to Shanghai
| 🇬🇧 London | 🇨🇳 Shanghai | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 11:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 12:00 PM | |
| 5:00 AM | 1:00 PM | |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 PM | |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM | |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM | |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | |
| 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM | |
| 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 9:00 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 7:00 PM | 3:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
London observes Daylight Saving Time, while Shanghai does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 7 hours ahead and 8 hours ahead depending on the season. Currently, London is 8 hours ahead relative to Shanghai.
Min difference
7h
Max difference
8h
Best Meeting Times
There are 1 overlapping business hours between London and Shanghai (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇬🇧 London
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
🇨🇳 Shanghai
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between London and Shanghai?
The time difference between London and Shanghai is currently 8 hours ahead. London uses GMT (UTC+0), while Shanghai uses GMT+8 (UTC+8). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 7 hours ahead to 8 hours ahead.
When it's noon in London, what time is it in Shanghai?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in London, it is 8:00 PM in Shanghai. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between London and Shanghai change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because London observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 7 hours ahead and 8 hours ahead at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between London and Shanghai?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM in London (which is 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Shanghai). This 1-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is London ahead or behind Shanghai?
London is currently 8 hours behind Shanghai.
What time zone is London in?
London is in the Europe/London time zone, currently using GMT (UTC+0). London observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in London in Shanghai?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in London, it is 8:00 AM in Shanghai.