Shanghai to Medina time converter
Medina is 12 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 9:00 PM (Tue, Oct 20) in Medina.
12:21 AM in Shanghai, Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Shanghai to Medina conversion table
Every hour of today in Shanghai and the matching time in Medina. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Shanghai | Medina |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 12:00 PM−1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 1:00 PM−1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 2:00 PM−1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 3:00 PM−1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 4:00 PM−1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 5:00 PM−1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 6:00 PM−1 day |
| 7:00 AM | 7:00 PM−1 day |
| 8:00 AM | 8:00 PM−1 day |
| 9:00 AM | 9:00 PM−1 day |
| 10:00 AM | 10:00 PM−1 day |
| 11:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 day |
| 12:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
Best time to call or meet
Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Shanghai (9:00 PM – 10:00 PM in Medina): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Shanghai and Medina switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 21, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -12h
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -13h
- Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: -12h
Distance
Shanghai and Medina are 11,620 km (7,220 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Medina?
Medina is 12 hours behind Shanghai.
What time is it in Medina when it is 9 AM in Shanghai?
When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 9:00 PM (Tue, Oct 20) in Medina.
When is the best time to call Medina from Shanghai?
Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Shanghai (9:00 PM – 10:00 PM in Medina): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.
Does the time difference between Shanghai and Medina change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.