Shanghai to Swansea time converter
Swansea is 12 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 9:00 PM (Wed, Oct 21) in Swansea.
2:27 AM in Shanghai, Thursday, October 22, 2026
Shanghai to Swansea conversion table
Every hour of today in Shanghai and the matching time in Swansea. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Shanghai | Swansea |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 12:00 PM−1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 1:00 PM−1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 2:00 PM−1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 3:00 PM−1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 4:00 PM−1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 5:00 PM−1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 6:00 PM−1 day |
| 7:00 AM | 7:00 PM−1 day |
| 8:00 AM | 8:00 PM−1 day |
| 9:00 AM | 9:00 PM−1 day |
| 10:00 AM | 10:00 PM−1 day |
| 11:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 day |
| 12:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 11:00 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 Swansea): 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 Swansea 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 Swansea are 11,798 km (7,331 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Swansea?
Swansea is 12 hours behind Shanghai.
What time is it in Swansea when it is 9 AM in Shanghai?
When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 9:00 PM (Wed, Oct 21) in Swansea.
When is the best time to call Swansea 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 Swansea): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.
Does the time difference between Shanghai and Swansea change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.