Shanghai to Nelson time converter
Nelson is 5 hours ahead of Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 2:00 PM in Nelson.
12:03 AM in Shanghai, Sunday, October 18, 2026
Shanghai to Nelson conversion table
Every hour of today in Shanghai and the matching time in Nelson. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Shanghai | Nelson |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 12:00 AM+1 day |
| 8:00 PM | 1:00 AM+1 day |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 AM+1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 3:00 AM+1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 4:00 AM+1 day |
Best time to call or meet
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in Shanghai (2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Nelson).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Shanghai and Nelson switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 18, 2026 – Apr 3, 2027: +5h
- Apr 3, 2027 – Sep 25, 2027: +4h
- Sep 25, 2027 – Oct 18, 2027: +5h
Distance
Shanghai and Nelson are 9,655 km (5,999 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Nelson?
Nelson is 5 hours ahead of Shanghai.
What time is it in Nelson when it is 9 AM in Shanghai?
When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 2:00 PM in Nelson.
When is the best time to call Nelson from Shanghai?
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in Shanghai (2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Nelson).
Does the time difference between Shanghai and Nelson change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.