Shanghai to Kirkcaldy time converter

Kirkcaldy is 7 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 2:00 AM in Kirkcaldy.

Shanghai CST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Kirkcaldy BST

Monday, October 19, 2026

Shanghai
China
Tue, Oct 20
CSTUTC+8
Kirkcaldy
United Kingdom
Mon, Oct 19
BSTUTC+1-7h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to Kirkcaldy conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Shanghai (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Kirkcaldy).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: -7h
  • Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027: -8h
  • Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: -7h

Distance

Shanghai and Kirkcaldy are 8,987 km (5,584 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Kirkcaldy?

Kirkcaldy is 7 hours behind Shanghai.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 2:00 AM in Kirkcaldy.

When is the best time to call Kirkcaldy from Shanghai?

Both sides are at work from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Shanghai (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Kirkcaldy).

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Kirkcaldy change?

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