Time difference between Barcelona and Shanghai
Shanghai is 6 hours ahead of Barcelona
Right now
Barcelona
18:38
CEST ·
UTC+2
Shanghai
00:38
CST ·
UTC+8
Best time for a call between Barcelona and Shanghai
Hours highlighted in green work for everyone on the list.
- 09:00 Barcelona 15:00 Shanghai
- 10:00 Barcelona 16:00 Shanghai
- 08:00 Barcelona 14:00 Shanghai
Hour by hour: Barcelona to Shanghai
Working hours are shaded. The rows marked with a star are the ones we recommend for a call.
| Barcelona (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
Barcelona 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 Barcelona and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 6 hours ahead of Barcelona
What is the best time to call between Barcelona and Shanghai?
The most convenient slot is 09:00 Barcelona / 15:00 Shanghai. That keeps the call inside working hours in both cities.
Does the difference between Barcelona and Shanghai change during the year?
Barcelona changes its clocks and Shanghai does not, so the difference between them is not the same all year.