Nicosia to Shanghai time converter
Shanghai is 5 hours ahead of Nicosia. When it is 9:00 AM in Nicosia, it is 2:00 PM in Shanghai.
2:49 AM in Nicosia, Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Nicosia to Shanghai conversion table
Every hour of today in Nicosia and the matching time in Shanghai. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Nicosia | Shanghai |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 12:00 AM+1 day |
| 8:00 PM | 1:00 AM+1 day |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 AM+1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 3:00 AM+1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 4:00 AM+1 day |
Best time to call or meet
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in Nicosia (2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Shanghai).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Nicosia and Shanghai switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 20, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: +5h
- Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027: +6h
- Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: +5h
Distance
Nicosia and Shanghai are 7,921 km (4,922 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Nicosia and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 5 hours ahead of Nicosia.
What time is it in Shanghai when it is 9 AM in Nicosia?
When it is 9:00 AM in Nicosia, it is 2:00 PM in Shanghai.
When is the best time to call Shanghai from Nicosia?
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in Nicosia (2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Shanghai).
Does the time difference between Nicosia 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.