Time difference between Amsterdam and Shanghai
Shanghai is 6 hours ahead of Amsterdam
Right now
Amsterdam
18:38
CEST ·
UTC+2
Shanghai
00:38
CST ·
UTC+8
Best time for a call between Amsterdam and Shanghai
Hours highlighted in green work for everyone on the list.
- 09:00 Amsterdam 15:00 Shanghai
- 10:00 Amsterdam 16:00 Shanghai
- 08:00 Amsterdam 14:00 Shanghai
Hour by hour: Amsterdam to Shanghai
Working hours are shaded. The rows marked with a star are the ones we recommend for a call.
| Amsterdam (reference) | Shanghai | |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 06:00 | |
| 01:00 | 07:00 | |
| 02:00 | 08:00 | |
| 03:00 | 09:00 | |
| 04:00 | 10:00 | |
| 05:00 | 11:00 | |
| 06:00 | 12:00 | |
| 07:00 | 13:00 | |
| ★ | 08:00 | 14:00 |
| ★ | 09:00 | 15:00 |
| ★ | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| 11:00 | 17:00 | |
| 12:00 | 18:00 | |
| 13:00 | 19:00 | |
| 14:00 | 20:00 | |
| 15:00 | 21:00 | |
| 16:00 | 22:00 | |
| 17:00 | 23:00 | |
| 18:00 | 00:00 (next day) | |
| 19:00 | 01:00 (next day) | |
| 20:00 | 02:00 (next day) | |
| 21:00 | 03:00 (next day) | |
| 22:00 | 04:00 (next day) | |
| 23:00 | 05:00 (next day) |
Table built for August 26, 2026. The live values above update in your browser.
Daylight saving time
Amsterdam changes its clocks and Shanghai does not, so the difference between them is not the same all year.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Amsterdam and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 6 hours ahead of Amsterdam
What is the best time to call between Amsterdam and Shanghai?
The most convenient slot is 09:00 Amsterdam / 15:00 Shanghai. That keeps the call inside working hours in both cities.
Does the difference between Amsterdam and Shanghai change during the year?
Amsterdam changes its clocks and Shanghai does not, so the difference between them is not the same all year.