Helsinki to Shanghai time converter

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

Helsinki EEST

Friday, October 16, 2026

Shanghai CST

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Helsinki
Finland
Fri, Oct 16
EESTUTC+3
Shanghai
China
Sat, Oct 17
CSTUTC+8+5h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Helsinki to Shanghai conversion table

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

HelsinkiShanghai
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 Helsinki (2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Shanghai).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 16, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: +5h
  • Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027: +6h
  • Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 16, 2027: +5h

Distance

Helsinki and Shanghai are 7,376 km (4,583 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Helsinki and Shanghai?

Shanghai is 5 hours ahead of Helsinki.

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

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

When is the best time to call Shanghai from Helsinki?

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

Does the time difference between Helsinki 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.