Burj al ‘Arab to Shanghai time converter

Shanghai is 5 hours ahead of Burj al ‘Arab. When it is 9:00 AM in Burj al ‘Arab, it is 2:00 PM in Shanghai.

Burj al ‘Arab EEST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Shanghai CST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Wed, Oct 21
EESTUTC+3
Wed, Oct 21
CSTUTC+8+5h
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2:14 PM in Burj al ‘Arab, Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Burj al ‘Arab to Shanghai conversion table

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

Burj al ‘ArabShanghai
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 Burj al ‘Arab (2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Shanghai).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Burj al ‘Arab and Shanghai switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Oct 29, 2026: +5h
  • Oct 29, 2026 – Apr 30, 2027: +6h
  • Apr 30, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: +5h

Distance

Burj al ‘Arab and Shanghai are 8,451 km (5,251 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Burj al ‘Arab and Shanghai?

Shanghai is 5 hours ahead of Burj al ‘Arab.

What time is it in Shanghai when it is 9 AM in Burj al ‘Arab?

When it is 9:00 AM in Burj al ‘Arab, it is 2:00 PM in Shanghai.

When is the best time to call Shanghai from Burj al ‘Arab?

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in Burj al ‘Arab (2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Shanghai).

Does the time difference between Burj al ‘Arab 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.