Rome to Shanghai time converter

Shanghai is 6 hours ahead of Rome. When it is 9:00 AM in Rome, it is 3:00 PM in Shanghai.

Rome CEST

Friday, October 16, 2026

Shanghai CST

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Rome
Italy
Fri, Oct 16
CESTUTC+2
Shanghai
China
Sat, Oct 17
CSTUTC+8+6h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Rome to Shanghai conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Rome (3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Shanghai).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 16, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: +6h
  • Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027: +7h
  • Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 16, 2027: +6h

Distance

Rome and Shanghai are 9,116 km (5,664 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Rome and Shanghai?

Shanghai is 6 hours ahead of Rome.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Rome, it is 3:00 PM in Shanghai.

When is the best time to call Shanghai from Rome?

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Rome (3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Shanghai).

Does the time difference between Rome 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.