Time Difference between Dubai and Shanghai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Shanghai, China are separated by a time difference of 4 hours. When it's noon in Dubai, it's 4 hours later in Shanghai.

Dubai operates on Asia/Dubai timezone, while Shanghai uses Asia/Shanghai. Both cities may observe Daylight Saving Time at different dates, which can temporarily change the time difference by an hour.

Best Time to Call

To catch business hours in both cities, consider scheduling calls during early morning in Dubai.

Flight Considerations

The distance between Dubai and Shanghai is approximately 6,426 km. A direct flight typically takes around 8.6 hours. When traveling, remember that your arrival time will be in local time. Use our Flight Time Calculator for accurate arrival predictions.