Shanghai to Rotterdam time converter

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

Shanghai CST

Monday, October 19, 2026

Rotterdam CEST

Monday, October 19, 2026

Shanghai
China
Mon, Oct 19
CSTUTC+8
Rotterdam
The Netherlands
Mon, Oct 19
CESTUTC+2-6h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to Rotterdam conversion table

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

ShanghaiRotterdam
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 Rotterdam).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 19, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: -6h
  • Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027: -7h
  • Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 19, 2027: -6h

Distance

Shanghai and Rotterdam are 8,927 km (5,547 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Rotterdam?

Rotterdam is 6 hours behind Shanghai.

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

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

When is the best time to call Rotterdam from Shanghai?

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

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Rotterdam change?

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