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