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Time difference between Beijing and Shanghai

Beijing and Shanghai are on the same time.

Beijing
China · China Standard Time
8:30 AM
Thursday, November 12, 2026
Shanghai
China · China Standard Time
8:30 AM
Thursday, November 12, 2026
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Beijing to Shanghai time converter

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

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Questions

What is the time difference between Beijing and Shanghai?

Beijing and Shanghai are on the same time. Beijing is on UTC+8 and Shanghai is on UTC+8.

What time is it in Shanghai when it is 9 AM in Beijing?

When it is 9:00 AM in Beijing, it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai.

When is the best time to call Shanghai from Beijing?

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

Which days are working days in both Beijing and Shanghai?

Both Beijing and Shanghai usually work Monday to Friday.

Does the time difference between Beijing and Shanghai change?

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

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