London to Shanghai Time Difference
Shanghai is 7 hours ahead of London. When it is noon in London, it is 19:00 in Shanghai.
London (UTC+1) → Shanghai (UTC+8)
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When it's 20:00 in London, it's 03:00 in Shanghai
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🤝 Best Meeting Times
London & Shanghai✓ Perfect Match (1 hours)
◐ Extended Hours (7 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
9,197 km
Est. Flight Time
~11.8h
Time Difference
+7h
Work Hours Overlap
1h
Limited
🔴 Office Closed
Tomorrow 09:00
09:00 - 10:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
London
13:00
Shanghai
09:00
London
16:00
Shanghai
12:00
London
19:00
Shanghai
15:00
London
22:00
Shanghai
18:00
London
01:00
Shanghai (+1)
21:00
London
04:00
Shanghai (+1)
00:00
London
07:00
Shanghai
03:00
London
10:00
Shanghai
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is London behind Shanghai?
Shanghai is 7 hours ahead of London. When it is 12:00 noon in London, it is 19:00 in Shanghai. London operates on Europe/London (UTC+1), while Shanghai uses Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8).
What is the best time to call Shanghai from London?
There is 1 hour of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between London and Shanghai. The best window is 09:00–10:00 London time (16:00–17:00 in Shanghai).
Does the London 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 London and Shanghai
The distance between London and Shanghai is approximately 9,197 km. A direct flight typically takes around 11.8 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Shanghai time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.