Shanghai to Zurich time converter

Zurich is 6 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 3:00 AM in Zurich.

Shanghai CST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Zurich CEST

Monday, October 19, 2026

Shanghai
China
Tue, Oct 20
CSTUTC+8
Zurich
Switzerland
Mon, Oct 19
CESTUTC+2-6h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to Zurich conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Shanghai (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Zurich).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: -6h
  • Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027: -7h
  • Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: -6h

Distance

Shanghai and Zurich are 9,010 km (5,599 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Zurich?

Zurich is 6 hours behind Shanghai.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 3:00 AM in Zurich.

When is the best time to call Zurich from Shanghai?

Both sides are at work from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Shanghai (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Zurich).

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Zurich change?

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