Time difference and converter
Shanghai to London Time Difference
See the Shanghai to London time difference, convert Shanghai time to London time, compare CST (UTC+8) with GMT/BST (UTC+0), and plan meetings with DST-aware business hours.
London, United Kingdom
Use this page to compare the Shanghai to London time difference, check daylight saving context, and plan meeting times across both locations.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Shanghai to London time difference?
The live clocks and comparison above show the current Shanghai to London time difference. Shanghai uses Asia/Shanghai, while London uses Europe/London. Because the cities can follow different daylight saving schedules, their time difference can change during the year.
What time is 9:00 AM in Shanghai in London?
Choose a date in the converter, then move the time converter slider to 9:00 AM in Shanghai and read the corresponding London time and calendar day. Use “Open in planner” to open these cities in the planner so you can add more.
How do I convert Shanghai time to London time?
Move the time converter slider to the Shanghai time you want to compare on the selected date, then read the London row. Check the date shown in each row because the other city may be on the previous or next day. Use the Date control to compare another day, or Today to return to today’s date.
Do Shanghai and London observe Daylight Saving Time?
Shanghai uses Asia/Shanghai, and London uses Europe/London. Their daylight saving rules can differ by location and date. Check the transition details on this page or the time zone directory before planning around a clock change.
What is the best meeting time between Shanghai and London?
The best meeting time depends on working hours in both cities. Choose “Open in planner” to open these cities in the findtime.io planner so you can add more. Daylight saving changes can make a future date’s time difference different from today’s.
