London Shanghai Time Difference

What is the Time Difference Between London and Shanghai?

Shanghai is 7-8 hours ahead of London. London uses GMT/BST while Shanghai uses China Standard Time (CST, UTC+8). When it's 9:00 AM in London, it's 5:00 PM in Shanghai.

China does not observe daylight saving time, but the UK does. The difference is 7 hours during British Summer Time and 8 hours during GMT.

Best Time to Call Shanghai from London

Best calling time: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM London time. This corresponds to 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM in Shanghai, catching the end of Chinese business hours.

Shanghai is China's largest city and a global financial center. Direct flights from London take about 12 hours. The city is a major hub for international trade and commerce.

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