Shanghai to Burj al ‘Arab time converter

Burj al ‘Arab is 5 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 4:00 AM in Burj al ‘Arab.

Shanghai CST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Burj al ‘Arab EEST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Wed, Oct 21
CSTUTC+8
Wed, Oct 21
EESTUTC+3-5h
Finding your time zone…

11:24 PM in Shanghai, Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to Burj al ‘Arab conversion table

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

ShanghaiBurj al ‘Arab
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 Burj al ‘Arab).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Shanghai and Burj al ‘Arab switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Oct 30, 2026: -5h
  • Oct 30, 2026 – Apr 30, 2027: -6h
  • Apr 30, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: -5h

Distance

Shanghai and Burj al ‘Arab are 8,451 km (5,251 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Burj al ‘Arab?

Burj al ‘Arab is 5 hours behind Shanghai.

What time is it in Burj al ‘Arab when it is 9 AM in Shanghai?

When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 4:00 AM in Burj al ‘Arab.

When is the best time to call Burj al ‘Arab from Shanghai?

Both sides are at work from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Shanghai (9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in Burj al ‘Arab).

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Burj al ‘Arab change?

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