Time difference between Dubai and Shanghai
Shanghai is 4 hours ahead of Dubai
Right now
Dubai
20:38
GST ·
UTC+4
Shanghai
00:38
CST ·
UTC+8
Best time for a call between Dubai and Shanghai
Hours highlighted in green work for everyone on the list.
- 09:00 Dubai 13:00 Shanghai
- 10:00 Dubai 14:00 Shanghai
- 11:00 Dubai 15:00 Shanghai
Hour by hour: Dubai to Shanghai
Working hours are shaded. The rows marked with a star are the ones we recommend for a call.
| Dubai (reference) | Shanghai | |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 04:00 | |
| 01:00 | 05:00 | |
| 02:00 | 06:00 | |
| 03:00 | 07:00 | |
| 04:00 | 08:00 | |
| 05:00 | 09:00 | |
| 06:00 | 10:00 | |
| 07:00 | 11:00 | |
| 08:00 | 12:00 | |
| ★ | 09:00 | 13:00 |
| ★ | 10:00 | 14:00 |
| ★ | 11:00 | 15:00 |
| 12:00 | 16:00 | |
| 13:00 | 17:00 | |
| 14:00 | 18:00 | |
| 15:00 | 19:00 | |
| 16:00 | 20:00 | |
| 17:00 | 21:00 | |
| 18:00 | 22:00 | |
| 19:00 | 23:00 | |
| 20:00 | 00:00 (next day) | |
| 21:00 | 01:00 (next day) | |
| 22:00 | 02:00 (next day) | |
| 23:00 | 03:00 (next day) |
Table built for August 26, 2026. The live values above update in your browser.
Daylight saving time
Neither city observes daylight saving time, so the difference is fixed all year.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Dubai and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 4 hours ahead of Dubai
What is the best time to call between Dubai and Shanghai?
The most convenient slot is 09:00 Dubai / 13:00 Shanghai. That keeps the call inside working hours in both cities.
Does the difference between Dubai and Shanghai change during the year?
Neither city observes daylight saving time, so the difference is fixed all year.