Time difference between Athens and Shanghai
Shanghai is 5 hours ahead of Athens
Right now
Athens
19:38
EEST ·
UTC+3
Shanghai
00:38
CST ·
UTC+8
Best time for a call between Athens and Shanghai
Hours highlighted in green work for everyone on the list.
- 09:00 Athens 14:00 Shanghai
- 10:00 Athens 15:00 Shanghai
- 11:00 Athens 16:00 Shanghai
Hour by hour: Athens to Shanghai
Working hours are shaded. The rows marked with a star are the ones we recommend for a call.
| Athens (reference) | Shanghai | |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 05:00 | |
| 01:00 | 06:00 | |
| 02:00 | 07:00 | |
| 03:00 | 08:00 | |
| 04:00 | 09:00 | |
| 05:00 | 10:00 | |
| 06:00 | 11:00 | |
| 07:00 | 12:00 | |
| 08:00 | 13:00 | |
| ★ | 09:00 | 14:00 |
| ★ | 10:00 | 15:00 |
| ★ | 11:00 | 16:00 |
| 12:00 | 17:00 | |
| 13:00 | 18:00 | |
| 14:00 | 19:00 | |
| 15:00 | 20:00 | |
| 16:00 | 21:00 | |
| 17:00 | 22:00 | |
| 18:00 | 23:00 | |
| 19:00 | 00:00 (next day) | |
| 20:00 | 01:00 (next day) | |
| 21:00 | 02:00 (next day) | |
| 22:00 | 03:00 (next day) | |
| 23:00 | 04:00 (next day) |
Table built for August 26, 2026. The live values above update in your browser.
Daylight saving time
Athens 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 Athens and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 5 hours ahead of Athens
What is the best time to call between Athens and Shanghai?
The most convenient slot is 09:00 Athens / 14:00 Shanghai. That keeps the call inside working hours in both cities.
Does the difference between Athens and Shanghai change during the year?
Athens changes its clocks and Shanghai does not, so the difference between them is not the same all year.