Shanghai to Purley time converter
Purley is 7 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 2:00 AM in Purley.
4:56 PM in Shanghai, Monday, October 19, 2026
Shanghai to Purley conversion table
Every hour of today in Shanghai and the matching time in Purley. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Shanghai | Purley |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 PM−1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 6:00 PM−1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 7:00 PM−1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 8:00 PM−1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 9:00 PM−1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 10:00 PM−1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 day |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 4:00 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 Purley).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Shanghai and Purley switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 19, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: -7h
- Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027: -8h
- Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 19, 2027: -7h
Distance
Shanghai and Purley are 9,209 km (5,722 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Purley?
Purley is 7 hours behind Shanghai.
What time is it in Purley when it is 9 AM in Shanghai?
When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 2:00 AM in Purley.
When is the best time to call Purley from Shanghai?
Both sides are at work from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Shanghai (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Purley).
Does the time difference between Shanghai and Purley change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.