Shanghai to Stratford time converter

Stratford is 7 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 2:00 AM in Stratford.

Shanghai CST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Stratford BST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Wed, Oct 21
CSTUTC+8
United Kingdom
Wed, Oct 21
BSTUTC+1-7h
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2:51 PM in Shanghai, Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to Stratford conversion table

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

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

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: -7h
  • Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027: -8h
  • Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: -7h

Distance

Shanghai and Stratford are 9,188 km (5,709 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Stratford?

Stratford is 7 hours behind Shanghai.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 2:00 AM in Stratford.

When is the best time to call Stratford from Shanghai?

Both sides are at work from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Shanghai (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Stratford).

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Stratford change?

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