Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai time converter

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

Frankfurt am Main CEST

Friday, October 16, 2026

Shanghai CST

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Frankfurt am Main
Germany
Fri, Oct 16
CESTUTC+2
Shanghai
China
Sat, Oct 17
CSTUTC+8+6h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai conversion table

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

Frankfurt am MainShanghai
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 Frankfurt am Main (3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Shanghai).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Frankfurt am Main and Shanghai switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 16, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: +6h
  • Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027: +7h
  • Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 16, 2027: +6h

Distance

Frankfurt am Main and Shanghai are 8,819 km (5,480 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Frankfurt am Main and Shanghai?

Shanghai is 6 hours ahead of Frankfurt am Main.

What time is it in Shanghai when it is 9 AM in Frankfurt am Main?

When it is 9:00 AM in Frankfurt am Main, it is 3:00 PM in Shanghai.

When is the best time to call Shanghai from Frankfurt am Main?

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

Does the time difference between Frankfurt am Main 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.