Time difference between Shanghai and Athens
Athens is 5 hours behind Shanghai
Right now
Shanghai
00:38
CST ·
UTC+8
Athens
19:38
EEST ·
UTC+3
Best time for a call between Shanghai and Athens
Hours highlighted in green work for everyone on the list.
- 14:00 Shanghai 09:00 Athens
- 15:00 Shanghai 10:00 Athens
- 16:00 Shanghai 11:00 Athens
Hour by hour: Shanghai to Athens
Working hours are shaded. The rows marked with a star are the ones we recommend for a call.
| Shanghai (reference) | Athens | |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 19:00 (previous day) | |
| 01:00 | 20:00 (previous day) | |
| 02:00 | 21:00 (previous day) | |
| 03:00 | 22:00 (previous day) | |
| 04:00 | 23:00 (previous day) | |
| 05:00 | 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 |
Table built for August 27, 2026. The live values above update in your browser.
Daylight saving time
Athens 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 Shanghai and Athens?
Athens is 5 hours behind Shanghai
What is the best time to call between Shanghai and Athens?
The most convenient slot is 14:00 Shanghai / 09:00 Athens. That keeps the call inside working hours in both cities.
Does the difference between Shanghai and Athens change during the year?
Athens changes its clocks and Shanghai does not, so the difference between them is not the same all year.