Reading to Shanghai time converter

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

Reading BST

Friday, October 16, 2026

Shanghai CST

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Reading
United Kingdom
Fri, Oct 16
BSTUTC+1
Shanghai
China
Sat, Oct 17
CSTUTC+8+7h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Reading to Shanghai conversion table

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

ReadingShanghai
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 Reading (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Shanghai).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 16, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: +7h
  • Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027: +8h
  • Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 16, 2027: +7h

Distance

Reading and Shanghai are 9,243 km (5,743 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Reading and Shanghai?

Shanghai is 7 hours ahead of Reading.

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

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

When is the best time to call Shanghai from Reading?

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

Does the time difference between Reading 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.