Ar Riyad to Shanghai time converter

Shanghai is 5 hours ahead of Ar Riyad. When it is 9:00 AM in Ar Riyad, it is 2:00 PM in Shanghai.

Ar Riyad EEST

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Shanghai CST

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Ar Riyad
Egypt
Sun, Oct 18
EESTUTC+3
Shanghai
China
Sun, Oct 18
CSTUTC+8+5h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Ar Riyad to Shanghai conversion table

Every hour of today in Ar Riyad and the matching time in Shanghai. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

Ar RiyadShanghai
12:00 AM5:00 AM
1:00 AM6:00 AM
2:00 AM7:00 AM
3:00 AM8:00 AM
4:00 AM9:00 AM
5:00 AM10:00 AM
6:00 AM11:00 AM
7:00 AM12:00 PM
8:00 AM1:00 PM
9:00 AM2:00 PM
10:00 AM3:00 PM
11:00 AM4:00 PM
12:00 PM5:00 PM
1:00 PM6:00 PM
2:00 PM7:00 PM
3:00 PM8:00 PM
4:00 PM9:00 PM
5:00 PM10:00 PM
6:00 PM11:00 PM
7:00 PM12:00 AM+1 day
8:00 PM1:00 AM+1 day
9:00 PM2:00 AM+1 day
10:00 PM3:00 AM+1 day
11:00 PM4:00 AM+1 day

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in Ar Riyad (2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Shanghai).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Ar Riyad and Shanghai switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 18, 2026 – Oct 29, 2026: +5h
  • Oct 29, 2026 – Apr 30, 2027: +6h
  • Apr 30, 2027 – Oct 18, 2027: +5h

Distance

Ar Riyad and Shanghai are 8,317 km (5,168 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Ar Riyad and Shanghai?

Shanghai is 5 hours ahead of Ar Riyad.

What time is it in Shanghai when it is 9 AM in Ar Riyad?

When it is 9:00 AM in Ar Riyad, it is 2:00 PM in Shanghai.

When is the best time to call Shanghai from Ar Riyad?

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in Ar Riyad (2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Shanghai).

Does the time difference between Ar Riyad and Shanghai change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.