Shanghai to Colombo time converter

Colombo is 11 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 10:00 PM (Tue, Oct 20) in Colombo.

Shanghai CST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Colombo BRT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Shanghai
China
Wed, Oct 21
CSTUTC+8
Colombo
Paraná, Brazil
Wed, Oct 21
BRTUTC-3-11h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to Colombo conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM in Shanghai (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Colombo): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference stays 11 hours all year.

Distance

Shanghai and Colombo are 18,890 km (11,738 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Colombo?

Colombo is 11 hours behind Shanghai.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 10:00 PM (Tue, Oct 20) in Colombo.

When is the best time to call Colombo from Shanghai?

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM in Shanghai (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Colombo): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Colombo change?

No. The difference stays 11 hours all year.