Portsmouth to Shanghai time converter

Shanghai is 7 hours ahead of Portsmouth. When it is 9:00 AM in Portsmouth, it is 4:00 PM in Shanghai.

Portsmouth BST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Shanghai CST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Portsmouth
United Kingdom
Wed, Oct 21
BSTUTC+1
Shanghai
China
Wed, Oct 21
CSTUTC+8+7h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Portsmouth to Shanghai conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Portsmouth (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Shanghai).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: +7h
  • Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027: +8h
  • Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: +7h

Distance

Portsmouth and Shanghai are 9,300 km (5,779 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Portsmouth and Shanghai?

Shanghai is 7 hours ahead of Portsmouth.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Portsmouth, it is 4:00 PM in Shanghai.

When is the best time to call Shanghai from Portsmouth?

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Portsmouth (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Shanghai).

Does the time difference between Portsmouth 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.