Dortmund to Shanghai time converter

Shanghai is 6 hours ahead of Dortmund. When it is 9:00 AM in Dortmund, it is 3:00 PM in Shanghai.

Dortmund CEST

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Shanghai CST

Monday, October 19, 2026

Dortmund
Germany
Sun, Oct 18
CESTUTC+2
Shanghai
China
Mon, Oct 19
CSTUTC+8+6h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Dortmund to Shanghai conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Dortmund (3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Shanghai).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 18, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: +6h
  • Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027: +7h
  • Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 18, 2027: +6h

Distance

Dortmund and Shanghai are 8,794 km (5,464 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Dortmund and Shanghai?

Shanghai is 6 hours ahead of Dortmund.

What time is it in Shanghai when it is 9 AM in Dortmund?

When it is 9:00 AM in Dortmund, it is 3:00 PM in Shanghai.

When is the best time to call Shanghai from Dortmund?

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Dortmund (3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Shanghai).

Does the time difference between Dortmund 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.