Shanghai to Reading time converter
Reading is 7 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 2:00 AM in Reading.
7:13 AM in Shanghai, Saturday, October 17, 2026
Shanghai to Reading conversion table
Every hour of today in Shanghai and the matching time in Reading. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Shanghai | Reading |
|---|---|
| 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 Reading).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Shanghai and Reading switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: -7h
- Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027: -8h
- Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 17, 2027: -7h
Distance
Shanghai and Reading are 9,243 km (5,743 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Reading?
Reading is 7 hours behind Shanghai.
What time is it in Reading when it is 9 AM in Shanghai?
When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 2:00 AM in Reading.
When is the best time to call Reading from Shanghai?
Both sides are at work from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Shanghai (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Reading).
Does the time difference between Shanghai and Reading change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.