Shanghai to Acton time converter

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

Shanghai CST

Monday, October 19, 2026

Acton BST

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Shanghai
China
Mon, Oct 19
CSTUTC+8
Acton
United Kingdom
Sun, Oct 18
BSTUTC+1-7h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to Acton conversion table

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

ShanghaiActon
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 Acton).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 19, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: -7h
  • Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027: -8h
  • Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 19, 2027: -7h

Distance

Shanghai and Acton are 9,204 km (5,719 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Acton?

Acton is 7 hours behind Shanghai.

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

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

When is the best time to call Acton from Shanghai?

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

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Acton change?

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