Shanghai to Rotterdam time converter

Rotterdam is 12 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 9:00 PM (Wed, Oct 21) in Rotterdam.

Shanghai CST

Thursday, October 22, 2026

Rotterdam EDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Shanghai
China
Thu, Oct 22
CSTUTC+8
Rotterdam
New York, United States
Wed, Oct 21
EDTUTC-4-12h
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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 AM12:00 PM−1 day
1:00 AM1:00 PM−1 day
2:00 AM2:00 PM−1 day
3:00 AM3:00 PM−1 day
4:00 AM4:00 PM−1 day
5:00 AM5:00 PM−1 day
6:00 AM6:00 PM−1 day
7:00 AM7:00 PM−1 day
8:00 AM8:00 PM−1 day
9:00 AM9:00 PM−1 day
10:00 AM10:00 PM−1 day
11:00 AM11:00 PM−1 day
12:00 PM12:00 AM
1:00 PM1:00 AM
2:00 PM2:00 AM
3:00 PM3:00 AM
4:00 PM4:00 AM
5:00 PM5:00 AM
6:00 PM6:00 AM
7:00 PM7:00 AM
8:00 PM8:00 AM
9:00 PM9:00 AM
10:00 PM10:00 AM
11:00 PM11:00 AM

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Shanghai (9:00 PM – 10:00 PM in Rotterdam): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 22, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -12h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -13h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 22, 2027: -12h

Distance

Shanghai and Rotterdam are 11,636 km (7,230 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Rotterdam?

Rotterdam is 12 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 9:00 PM (Wed, Oct 21) in Rotterdam.

When is the best time to call Rotterdam from Shanghai?

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Shanghai (9:00 PM – 10:00 PM in Rotterdam): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

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.