Shanghai to Alicante time converter

Alicante is 6 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 3:00 AM in Alicante.

Shanghai CST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Alicante CEST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Shanghai
China
Tue, Oct 20
CSTUTC+8
Alicante
Spain
Tue, Oct 20
CESTUTC+2-6h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to Alicante conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

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

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: -6h
  • Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027: -7h
  • Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: -6h

Distance

Shanghai and Alicante are 10,219 km (6,350 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Alicante?

Alicante is 6 hours behind Shanghai.

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

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

When is the best time to call Alicante from Shanghai?

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

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Alicante change?

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