Time difference between Shanghai and Rome

Rome is 7 hours behind Shanghai.

China · China Standard Time

8:46 AM

Thursday, November 12, 2026

Italy · Central European Standard Time

1:46 AM

Thursday, November 12, 2026

Shanghai to Rome time converter

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

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Rome?

Rome is 7 hours behind Shanghai. Shanghai is on UTC+8 and Rome is on UTC+1.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 2:00 AM in Rome.

When is the best time to call Rome from Shanghai?

The best time to call or meet is 4:00 PM–6:00 PM in Shanghai (9:00 AM–11:00 AM in Rome), when both places are in normal office hours.

Which days are working days in both Shanghai and Rome?

Both Shanghai and Rome usually work Monday to Friday.

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Rome change?

Yes. Because of daylight saving time, the difference changes on Sunday, March 28, 2027, when Rome will be 6 hours behind Shanghai.

Shanghai is 7 hours ahead of Rome. More: time in Shanghai · time in Rome