Shanghai to Potters Bar time converter

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

Shanghai CST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Potters Bar BST

Monday, October 19, 2026

Tue, Oct 20
CSTUTC+8
United Kingdom
Mon, Oct 19
BSTUTC+1-7h
Finding your time zone…

12:31 AM in Shanghai, Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to Potters Bar conversion table

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

ShanghaiPotters Bar
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 Potters Bar).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Shanghai and Potters Bar 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 Potters Bar are 9,185 km (5,707 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Potters Bar?

Potters Bar is 7 hours behind Shanghai.

What time is it in Potters Bar when it is 9 AM in Shanghai?

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

When is the best time to call Potters Bar from Shanghai?

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

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Potters Bar change?

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