Time Difference between Shanghai and New Delhi
Shanghai (UTC+8) → Kolkata (UTC+5:30)
Shanghai
China
Sun, Feb 22
New Delhi
India
Sun, Feb 22
🕐 Interactive Time Explorer
When it's 07:00 in Shanghai, it's 4.5:00 in New Delhi
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✈️ Travel Information
Distance
4,247 km
Est. Flight Time
~6h
Time Difference
-2.5h
Work Hours Overlap
5h
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15:13
12:00 - 17:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Shanghai
3.5:00
New Delhi
09:00
Shanghai
6.5:00
New Delhi
12:00
Shanghai
9.5:00
New Delhi
15:00
Shanghai
12.5:00
New Delhi
18:00
Shanghai
15.5:00
New Delhi
21:00
Shanghai
18.5:00
New Delhi
00:00
Shanghai
21.5:00
New Delhi (-1)
03:00
Shanghai
0.5:00
New Delhi
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Time Difference Between Shanghai and New Delhi
Shanghai, China and New Delhi, India are separated by a time difference of 2 hours 30 min. When it's noon in Shanghai, it's 2 hours 30 min earlier in New Delhi.
Shanghai operates on Asia/Shanghai timezone, while New Delhi uses Asia/Kolkata. Both cities may observe Daylight Saving Time at different dates, which can temporarily change the time difference by an hour.
Best Time to Call
With only 2 hours 30 min difference, scheduling calls between Shanghai and New Delhi is relatively easy.
Flight Considerations
The distance between Shanghai and New Delhi is approximately 4,247 km. A direct flight typically takes around 6 hours. When traveling, remember that your arrival time will be in local time. Use our Flight Time Calculator for accurate arrival predictions.