Shanghai to Wellington time converter

Wellington is 5 hours ahead of Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 2:00 PM in Wellington.

Shanghai CST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Wellington NZDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Shanghai
China
Tue, Oct 20
CSTUTC+8
Wellington
New Zealand
Tue, Oct 20
NZDTUTC+13+5h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to Wellington conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in Shanghai (2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Wellington).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Apr 3, 2027: +5h
  • Apr 3, 2027 – Sep 25, 2027: +4h
  • Sep 25, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: +5h

Distance

Shanghai and Wellington are 9,741 km (6,053 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Wellington?

Wellington is 5 hours ahead of Shanghai.

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

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

When is the best time to call Wellington from Shanghai?

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in Shanghai (2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Wellington).

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Wellington change?

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