Time difference between Beijing and Shanghai
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Beijing · ChinaUTC+08:00
01:51 AMSAT 03.10.2026
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- Time difference
- same time
- Changes with DST
- No
- Day difference
- Same day
- Typical workday overlap (9am–6pm)
- 9 hours
| Beijing | Shanghai |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 00:00 |
| 01:00 | 01:00 |
| 02:00 | 02:00 |
| 03:00 | 03:00 |
| 04:00 | 04:00 |
| 05:00 | 05:00 |
| 06:00 | 06:00 |
| 07:00 | 07:00 |
| 08:00 | 08:00 |
| 09:00 | 09:00 |
| 10:00 | 10:00 |
| 11:00 | 11:00 |
| 12:00 | 12:00 |
| 13:00 | 13:00 |
| 14:00 | 14:00 |
| 15:00 | 15:00 |
| 16:00 | 16:00 |
| 17:00 | 17:00 |
| 18:00 | 18:00 |
| 19:00 | 19:00 |
| 20:00 | 20:00 |
| 21:00 | 21:00 |
| 22:00 | 22:00 |
| 23:00 | 23:00 |
How the time difference changes over the next 12 months
Beijing and Shanghai currently show the same time. The difference stays the same all year, because neither Beijing nor Shanghai changes its clocks.
Working hours
With a 9:00 AM–6:00 PM working day in both places, the shared hours are 9:00 AM–6:00 PM in Beijing, which is 9:00 AM–6:00 PM in Shanghai (9 hours a day).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the time difference between Beijing and Shanghai?
- Beijing and Shanghai currently show the same time.
- Does the time difference between Beijing and Shanghai change during the year?
- No. The difference stays the same all year, because neither Beijing nor Shanghai changes its clocks.