Shanghai to Arad time converter
Arad is 5 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 4:00 AM in Arad.
4:07 PM in Shanghai, Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Shanghai to Arad conversion table
Every hour of today in Shanghai and the matching time in Arad. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Shanghai | Arad |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 PM−1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 8:00 PM−1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 9:00 PM−1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 10:00 PM−1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 6:00 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 Arad).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Shanghai and Arad switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 21, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: -5h
- Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 26, 2027: -6h
- Mar 26, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: -5h
Distance
Shanghai and Arad are 7,954 km (4,942 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Arad?
Arad is 5 hours behind Shanghai.
What time is it in Arad when it is 9 AM in Shanghai?
When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 4:00 AM in Arad.
When is the best time to call Arad from Shanghai?
Both sides are at work from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Shanghai (9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in Arad).
Does the time difference between Shanghai and Arad change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.