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Time difference between Abu Dhabi and Shanghai

Shanghai is 4 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi.

Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates · Gulf Standard Time
4:47 AM
Thursday, November 12, 2026
Shanghai
China · China Standard Time
8:47 AM
Thursday, November 12, 2026
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Abu Dhabi to Shanghai time converter

Green rows are office hours in both places; light green rows are when both are awake.

Abu DhabiShanghai
12:00 AM4:00 AM
1:00 AM5:00 AM
2:00 AM6:00 AM
3:00 AM7:00 AM
4:00 AM8:00 AM
5:00 AM9:00 AM
6:00 AM10:00 AM
7:00 AM11:00 AM
8:00 AM12:00 PM
9:00 AM1:00 PM
10:00 AM2:00 PM
11:00 AM3:00 PM
12:00 PM4:00 PM
1:00 PM5:00 PM
2:00 PM6:00 PM
3:00 PM7:00 PM
4:00 PM8:00 PM
5:00 PM9:00 PM
6:00 PM10:00 PM
7:00 PM11:00 PM
8:00 PM12:00 AM (next day)
9:00 PM1:00 AM (next day)
10:00 PM2:00 AM (next day)
11:00 PM3:00 AM (next day)

Questions

What is the time difference between Abu Dhabi and Shanghai?

Shanghai is 4 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi is on UTC+4 and Shanghai is on UTC+8.

What time is it in Shanghai when it is 9 AM in Abu Dhabi?

When it is 9:00 AM in Abu Dhabi, it is 1:00 PM in Shanghai.

When is the best time to call Shanghai from Abu Dhabi?

The best time to call or meet is 9:00 AM–2:00 PM in Abu Dhabi (1:00 PM–6:00 PM in Shanghai), when both places are in normal office hours.

Which days are working days in both Abu Dhabi and Shanghai?

Both Abu Dhabi and Shanghai usually work Monday to Friday.

Does the time difference between Abu Dhabi and Shanghai change?

No. Neither Abu Dhabi nor Shanghai changes its clocks in a way that affects the difference, so it stays the same all year.

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