Shanghai to Addis Ababa time converter

Addis Ababa is 5 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 4:00 AM in Addis Ababa.

Shanghai CST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Addis Ababa EAT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Shanghai
China
Tue, Oct 20
CSTUTC+8
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
Mon, Oct 19
EATUTC+3-5h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to Addis Ababa conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Shanghai (9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in Addis Ababa).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference stays 5 hours all year.

Distance

Shanghai and Addis Ababa are 8,800 km (5,468 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Addis Ababa?

Addis Ababa is 5 hours behind Shanghai.

What time is it in Addis Ababa when it is 9 AM in Shanghai?

When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 4:00 AM in Addis Ababa.

When is the best time to call Addis Ababa from Shanghai?

Both sides are at work from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Shanghai (9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in Addis Ababa).

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Addis Ababa change?

No. The difference stays 5 hours all year.