Shanghai to Rota time converter

Rota is 6 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 3:00 AM in Rota.

Shanghai CST

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Rota CEST

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Shanghai
China
Sun, Oct 18
CSTUTC+8
Rota
Spain
Sun, Oct 18
CESTUTC+2-6h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to Rota conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Shanghai (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Rota).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Shanghai and Rota switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 18, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: -6h
  • Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027: -7h
  • Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 18, 2027: -6h

Distance

Shanghai and Rota are 10,720 km (6,661 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Rota?

Rota is 6 hours behind Shanghai.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 3:00 AM in Rota.

When is the best time to call Rota from Shanghai?

Both sides are at work from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Shanghai (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Rota).

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Rota change?

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