Gothenburg to Shanghai Time Difference
Shanghai is 6 hours ahead of Gothenburg. When it is noon in Gothenburg, it is 18:00 in Shanghai.
Stockholm (UTC+2) → Shanghai (UTC+8)
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When it's 09:00 in Gothenburg, it's 15:00 in Shanghai
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✈️ Travel Information
Distance
8,161 km
Est. Flight Time
~10.6h
Time Difference
+6h
Work Hours Overlap
2h
Limited
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Tomorrow 09:00
09:00 - 11:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Gothenburg
12:00
Shanghai
09:00
Gothenburg
15:00
Shanghai
12:00
Gothenburg
18:00
Shanghai
15:00
Gothenburg
21:00
Shanghai
18:00
Gothenburg
00:00
Shanghai (+1)
21:00
Gothenburg
03:00
Shanghai (+1)
00:00
Gothenburg
06:00
Shanghai
03:00
Gothenburg
09:00
Shanghai
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Gothenburg behind Shanghai?
Shanghai is 6 hours ahead of Gothenburg. When it is 12:00 noon in Gothenburg, it is 18:00 in Shanghai. Gothenburg operates on Europe/Stockholm (UTC+2), while Shanghai uses Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8).
What is the best time to call Shanghai from Gothenburg?
There are 2 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Gothenburg and Shanghai. The best window is 09:00–11:00 Gothenburg time (15:00–17:00 in Shanghai).
Does the Gothenburg to Shanghai time difference change throughout the year?
The time difference can shift by up to one hour when either city observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). DST transition dates differ between countries — typically March/April in the Northern Hemisphere and October in the Southern Hemisphere. Always verify the live difference above when scheduling important meetings near DST changeover dates.
Flying between Gothenburg and Shanghai
The distance between Gothenburg and Shanghai is approximately 8,161 km. A direct flight typically takes around 10.6 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Shanghai time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.