Shanghai to Ar Riyad time converter

Ar Riyad is 5 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 4:00 AM in Ar Riyad.

Shanghai CST

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Ar Riyad EEST

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Shanghai
China
Sun, Oct 18
CSTUTC+8
Ar Riyad
Egypt
Sun, Oct 18
EESTUTC+3-5h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to Ar Riyad conversion table

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

ShanghaiAr Riyad
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 Ar Riyad).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 18, 2026 – Oct 30, 2026: -5h
  • Oct 30, 2026 – Apr 30, 2027: -6h
  • Apr 30, 2027 – Oct 18, 2027: -5h

Distance

Shanghai and Ar Riyad are 8,317 km (5,168 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Ar Riyad?

Ar Riyad is 5 hours behind Shanghai.

What time is it in Ar Riyad when it is 9 AM in Shanghai?

When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 4:00 AM in Ar Riyad.

When is the best time to call Ar Riyad from Shanghai?

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

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Ar Riyad change?

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