Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main time converter

Frankfurt am Main is 6 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 3:00 AM in Frankfurt am Main.

Shanghai CST

Thursday, October 22, 2026

Frankfurt am Main CEST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Shanghai
China
Thu, Oct 22
CSTUTC+8
Frankfurt am Main
Germany
Wed, Oct 21
CESTUTC+2-6h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main conversion table

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

ShanghaiFrankfurt am Main
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 Frankfurt am Main).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Shanghai and Frankfurt am Main switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 22, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: -6h
  • Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027: -7h
  • Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 22, 2027: -6h

Distance

Shanghai and Frankfurt am Main are 8,819 km (5,480 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Frankfurt am Main?

Frankfurt am Main is 6 hours behind Shanghai.

What time is it in Frankfurt am Main when it is 9 AM in Shanghai?

When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 3:00 AM in Frankfurt am Main.

When is the best time to call Frankfurt am Main from Shanghai?

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

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Frankfurt am Main change?

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