Mainz to Shanghai time converter
Shanghai is 6 hours ahead of Mainz. When it is 9:00 AM in Mainz, it is 3:00 PM in Shanghai.
12:03 PM in Mainz, Sunday, October 18, 2026
Mainz to Shanghai conversion table
Every hour of today in Mainz and the matching time in Shanghai. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Mainz | Shanghai |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 12:00 AM+1 day |
| 7:00 PM | 1:00 AM+1 day |
| 8:00 PM | 2:00 AM+1 day |
| 9:00 PM | 3:00 AM+1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 4:00 AM+1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 5:00 AM+1 day |
Best time to call or meet
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Mainz (3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Shanghai).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Mainz 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
Mainz and Shanghai are 8,851 km (5,500 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Mainz and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 6 hours ahead of Mainz.
What time is it in Shanghai when it is 9 AM in Mainz?
When it is 9:00 AM in Mainz, it is 3:00 PM in Shanghai.
When is the best time to call Shanghai from Mainz?
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Mainz (3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Shanghai).
Does the time difference between Mainz 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.