Shanghai to Brussels time converter

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

Shanghai CST

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Brussels CEST

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Shanghai
China
Sun, Oct 18
CSTUTC+8
Brussels
Belgium
Sun, Oct 18
CESTUTC+2-6h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to Brussels conversion table

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

ShanghaiBrussels
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 Brussels).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 18, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: -6h
  • Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027: -7h
  • Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 18, 2027: -6h

Distance

Shanghai and Brussels are 9,010 km (5,599 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Brussels?

Brussels is 6 hours behind Shanghai.

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

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

When is the best time to call Brussels from Shanghai?

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

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Brussels change?

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