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