Shanghai to Chania time converter
Chania is 5 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 4:00 AM in Chania.
10:18 PM in Shanghai, Sunday, October 18, 2026
Shanghai to Chania conversion table
Every hour of today in Shanghai and the matching time in Chania. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Shanghai | Chania |
|---|---|
| 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 Chania).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Shanghai and Chania switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 18, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: -5h
- Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027: -6h
- Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 18, 2027: -5h
Distance
Shanghai and Chania are 8,652 km (5,376 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Chania?
Chania is 5 hours behind Shanghai.
What time is it in Chania when it is 9 AM in Shanghai?
When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 4:00 AM in Chania.
When is the best time to call Chania from Shanghai?
Both sides are at work from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Shanghai (9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in Chania).
Does the time difference between Shanghai and Chania change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.