Time difference between Shanghai and London
London is 7 hours behind Shanghai
Right now
Shanghai
00:38
CST ·
UTC+8
London
17:38
BST ·
UTC+1
Best time for a call between Shanghai and London
Hours highlighted in green work for everyone on the list.
- 16:00 Shanghai 09:00 London
- 15:00 Shanghai 08:00 London
- 17:00 Shanghai 10:00 London
Hour by hour: Shanghai to London
Working hours are shaded. The rows marked with a star are the ones we recommend for a call.
| Shanghai (reference) | London | |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 17:00 (previous day) | |
| 01:00 | 18:00 (previous day) | |
| 02:00 | 19:00 (previous day) | |
| 03:00 | 20:00 (previous day) | |
| 04:00 | 21:00 (previous day) | |
| 05:00 | 22:00 (previous day) | |
| 06:00 | 23:00 (previous day) | |
| 07:00 | 00:00 | |
| 08:00 | 01:00 | |
| 09:00 | 02:00 | |
| 10:00 | 03:00 | |
| 11:00 | 04:00 | |
| 12:00 | 05:00 | |
| 13:00 | 06:00 | |
| 14:00 | 07:00 | |
| ★ | 15:00 | 08:00 |
| ★ | 16:00 | 09:00 |
| ★ | 17:00 | 10:00 |
| 18:00 | 11:00 | |
| 19:00 | 12:00 | |
| 20:00 | 13:00 | |
| 21:00 | 14:00 | |
| 22:00 | 15:00 | |
| 23:00 | 16:00 |
Table built for August 27, 2026. The live values above update in your browser.
Daylight saving time
London 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 London?
London is 7 hours behind Shanghai
What is the best time to call between Shanghai and London?
The most convenient slot is 16:00 Shanghai / 09:00 London. That keeps the call inside working hours in both cities.
Does the difference between Shanghai and London change during the year?
London changes its clocks and Shanghai does not, so the difference between them is not the same all year.