Shanghai to Cardiff time converter

Cardiff is 7 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 2:00 AM in Cardiff.

Shanghai CST

Monday, October 19, 2026

Cardiff BST

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Shanghai
China
Mon, Oct 19
CSTUTC+8
Cardiff
United Kingdom
Sun, Oct 18
BSTUTC+1-7h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to Cardiff conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Shanghai (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Cardiff).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 19, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: -7h
  • Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027: -8h
  • Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 19, 2027: -7h

Distance

Shanghai and Cardiff are 9,351 km (5,810 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Cardiff?

Cardiff is 7 hours behind Shanghai.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 2:00 AM in Cardiff.

When is the best time to call Cardiff from Shanghai?

Both sides are at work from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Shanghai (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Cardiff).

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Cardiff change?

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