Time difference between Shanghai and Beijing
Shanghai and Beijing are in the same time zone
Right now
Shanghai
00:38
CST ·
UTC+8
Beijing
00:38
CST ·
UTC+8
Best time for a call between Shanghai and Beijing
Hours highlighted in green work for everyone on the list.
- 09:00 Shanghai 09:00 Beijing
- 10:00 Shanghai 10:00 Beijing
- 11:00 Shanghai 11:00 Beijing
Hour by hour: Shanghai to Beijing
Working hours are shaded. The rows marked with a star are the ones we recommend for a call.
| Shanghai (reference) | Beijing | |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 00:00 | |
| 01:00 | 01:00 | |
| 02:00 | 02:00 | |
| 03:00 | 03:00 | |
| 04:00 | 04:00 | |
| 05:00 | 05:00 | |
| 06:00 | 06:00 | |
| 07:00 | 07:00 | |
| 08:00 | 08:00 | |
| ★ | 09:00 | 09:00 |
| ★ | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| ★ | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| 12:00 | 12:00 | |
| 13:00 | 13:00 | |
| 14:00 | 14:00 | |
| 15:00 | 15:00 | |
| 16:00 | 16:00 | |
| 17:00 | 17:00 | |
| 18:00 | 18:00 | |
| 19:00 | 19:00 | |
| 20:00 | 20:00 | |
| 21:00 | 21:00 | |
| 22:00 | 22:00 | |
| 23:00 | 23:00 |
Table built for August 27, 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 Shanghai and Beijing?
Shanghai and Beijing are in the same time zone
What is the best time to call between Shanghai and Beijing?
The most convenient slot is 09:00 Shanghai / 09:00 Beijing. That keeps the call inside working hours in both cities.
Does the difference between Shanghai and Beijing change during the year?
Neither city observes daylight saving time, so the difference is fixed all year.