Shanghai to Essen time converter

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

Shanghai CST

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Essen CEST

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Shanghai
China
Sat, Oct 17
CSTUTC+8
Essen
Germany
Sat, Oct 17
CESTUTC+2-6h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to Essen conversion table

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

ShanghaiEssen
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 Essen).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: -6h
  • Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027: -7h
  • Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 17, 2027: -6h

Distance

Shanghai and Essen are 8,823 km (5,482 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Essen?

Essen is 6 hours behind Shanghai.

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

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

When is the best time to call Essen from Shanghai?

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

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Essen change?

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