Shanghai to United Kingdom time converter

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

Shanghai CST

Saturday, October 17, 2026

United Kingdom BST

Friday, October 16, 2026

Shanghai
China
Sat, Oct 17
CSTUTC+8
United Kingdom
Fri, Oct 16
BSTUTC+1-7h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to United Kingdom conversion table

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

ShanghaiUnited Kingdom
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 United Kingdom).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: -7h
  • Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027: -8h
  • Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 17, 2027: -7h

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and United Kingdom?

United Kingdom is 7 hours behind Shanghai.

What time is it in United Kingdom when it is 9 AM in Shanghai?

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

When is the best time to call United Kingdom from Shanghai?

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

Does the time difference between Shanghai and United Kingdom change?

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