Shanghai to Abbey Wood time converter

Abbey Wood is 7 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 2:00 AM in Abbey Wood.

Shanghai CST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Abbey Wood BST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Wed, Oct 21
CSTUTC+8
United Kingdom
Tue, Oct 20
BSTUTC+1-7h
Finding your time zone…

4:23 AM in Shanghai, Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to Abbey Wood conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

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

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Shanghai and Abbey Wood 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

Shanghai and Abbey Wood are 9,186 km (5,708 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Abbey Wood?

Abbey Wood is 7 hours behind Shanghai.

What time is it in Abbey Wood when it is 9 AM in Shanghai?

When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 2:00 AM in Abbey Wood.

When is the best time to call Abbey Wood from Shanghai?

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

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Abbey Wood change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.