Shanghai to Bristol Time Difference
Bristol is 7 hours behind Shanghai. When it is noon in Shanghai, it is 05:00 in Bristol.
Shanghai (UTC+8) → London (UTC+1)
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When it's 05:00 in Shanghai, it's 22:00 in Bristol
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Shanghai & Bristol✓ Perfect Match (1 hours)
◐ Extended Hours (7 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
9,324 km
Est. Flight Time
~12h
Time Difference
-7h
Work Hours Overlap
1h
Limited
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Today 16:00
16:00 - 17:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Shanghai
23:00
Bristol (-1)
09:00
Shanghai
02:00
Bristol
12:00
Shanghai
05:00
Bristol
15:00
Shanghai
08:00
Bristol
18:00
Shanghai
11:00
Bristol
21:00
Shanghai
14:00
Bristol
00:00
Shanghai
17:00
Bristol (-1)
03:00
Shanghai
20:00
Bristol (-1)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Shanghai ahead of Bristol?
Bristol is 7 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 12:00 noon in Shanghai, it is 05:00 in Bristol. Shanghai operates on Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8), while Bristol uses Europe/London (UTC+1).
What is the best time to call Bristol from Shanghai?
There are 2 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Shanghai and Bristol. The best window is 16:00–18:00 Shanghai time (09:00–11:00 in Bristol).
Does the Shanghai to Bristol 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 Shanghai and Bristol
The distance between Shanghai and Bristol is approximately 9,324 km. A direct flight typically takes around 12 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Bristol time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.