Shanghai to Germany time converter

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

Shanghai CST

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Germany CEST

Sunday, October 18, 2026

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

Shanghai to Germany conversion table

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

ShanghaiGermany
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 Germany).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 18, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: -6h
  • Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027: -7h
  • Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 18, 2027: -6h

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Germany?

Germany is 6 hours behind Shanghai.

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

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

When is the best time to call Germany from Shanghai?

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

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Germany change?

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