Shanghai to Paris time converter

Paris is 13 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 8:00 PM (Mon, Oct 19) in Paris.

Shanghai CST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Paris CDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Shanghai
China
Tue, Oct 20
CSTUTC+8
Paris
Texas, United States
Mon, Oct 19
CDTUTC-5-13h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to Paris conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Shanghai (8:00 PM – 10:00 PM in Paris): 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 Paris switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -13h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -14h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: -13h

Distance

Shanghai and Paris are 11,822 km (7,346 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Paris?

Paris is 13 hours behind Shanghai.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 8:00 PM (Mon, Oct 19) in Paris.

When is the best time to call Paris from Shanghai?

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Shanghai (8:00 PM – 10:00 PM in Paris): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Paris change?

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