Time difference between Dubai and Shanghai

Shanghai is 4 hours ahead of Dubai.

United Arab Emirates · Gulf Standard Time

4:30 AM

Thursday, November 12, 2026

China · China Standard Time

8:30 AM

Thursday, November 12, 2026

Dubai to Shanghai time converter

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

What is the time difference between Dubai and Shanghai?

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

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

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

When is the best time to call Shanghai from Dubai?

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

Which days are working days in both Dubai and Shanghai?

Both Dubai and Shanghai usually work Monday to Friday.

Does the time difference between Dubai and Shanghai change?

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

Dubai is 4 hours behind Shanghai. More: time in Dubai · time in Shanghai