Swansea to Shanghai time converter
Shanghai is 12 hours ahead of Swansea. When it is 9:00 AM in Swansea, it is 9:00 PM in Shanghai.
1:15 PM in Swansea, Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Swansea to Shanghai conversion table
Every hour of today in Swansea and the matching time in Shanghai. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Swansea | Shanghai |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 12:00 AM+1 day |
| 1:00 PM | 1:00 AM+1 day |
| 2:00 PM | 2:00 AM+1 day |
| 3:00 PM | 3:00 AM+1 day |
| 4:00 PM | 4:00 AM+1 day |
| 5:00 PM | 5:00 AM+1 day |
| 6:00 PM | 6:00 AM+1 day |
| 7:00 PM | 7:00 AM+1 day |
| 8:00 PM | 8:00 AM+1 day |
| 9:00 PM | 9:00 AM+1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 10:00 AM+1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 11:00 AM+1 day |
Best time to call or meet
Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Swansea (9:00 PM – 10:00 PM in Shanghai): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Swansea and Shanghai switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 21, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +12h
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +13h
- Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: +12h
Distance
Swansea and Shanghai 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 Swansea and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 12 hours ahead of Swansea.
What time is it in Shanghai when it is 9 AM in Swansea?
When it is 9:00 AM in Swansea, it is 9:00 PM in Shanghai.
When is the best time to call Shanghai from Swansea?
Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Swansea (9:00 PM – 10:00 PM in Shanghai): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.
Does the time difference between Swansea and Shanghai change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.