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Time difference between Shanghai and Beijing

Shanghai and Beijing are on the same time.

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

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

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

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

When is the best time to call Beijing from Shanghai?

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

Which days are working days in both Shanghai and Beijing?

Both Shanghai and Beijing usually work Monday to Friday.

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Beijing change?

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

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