Time difference between New Delhi and Shanghai
Shanghai is 2 hours and 30 minutes ahead of New Delhi
Right now
New Delhi
22:08
IST ·
UTC+5:30
Shanghai
00:38
CST ·
UTC+8
Best time for a call between New Delhi and Shanghai
Hours highlighted in green work for everyone on the list.
- 09:00 New Delhi 11:30 Shanghai
- 10:00 New Delhi 12:30 Shanghai
- 11:00 New Delhi 13:30 Shanghai
Hour by hour: New Delhi to Shanghai
Working hours are shaded. The rows marked with a star are the ones we recommend for a call.
| New Delhi (reference) | Shanghai | |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 02:30 | |
| 01:00 | 03:30 | |
| 02:00 | 04:30 | |
| 03:00 | 05:30 | |
| 04:00 | 06:30 | |
| 05:00 | 07:30 | |
| 06:00 | 08:30 | |
| 07:00 | 09:30 | |
| 08:00 | 10:30 | |
| ★ | 09:00 | 11:30 |
| ★ | 10:00 | 12:30 |
| ★ | 11:00 | 13:30 |
| 12:00 | 14:30 | |
| 13:00 | 15:30 | |
| 14:00 | 16:30 | |
| 15:00 | 17:30 | |
| 16:00 | 18:30 | |
| 17:00 | 19:30 | |
| 18:00 | 20:30 | |
| 19:00 | 21:30 | |
| 20:00 | 22:30 | |
| 21:00 | 23:30 | |
| 22:00 | 00:30 (next day) | |
| 23:00 | 01:30 (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 New Delhi and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 2 hours and 30 minutes ahead of New Delhi
What is the best time to call between New Delhi and Shanghai?
The most convenient slot is 09:00 New Delhi / 11:30 Shanghai. That keeps the call inside working hours in both cities.
Does the difference between New Delhi and Shanghai change during the year?
Neither city observes daylight saving time, so the difference is fixed all year.