Time Difference between Shanghai and Dubai
Shanghai (UTC+8) → Dubai (UTC+4)
Shanghai
China
Sun, Jan 25
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Sun, Jan 25
🕐 Interactive Time Explorer
When it's 20:00 in Shanghai, it's 16:00 in Dubai
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🤝 Best Meeting Times
Shanghai & Dubai✓ Perfect Match (4 hours)
◐ Extended Hours (6 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
6,426 km
Est. Flight Time
~8.6h
Time Difference
-4h
Work Hours Overlap
4h
Good
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Today 13:00
13:00 - 17:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Shanghai
02:00
Dubai
09:00
Shanghai
05:00
Dubai
12:00
Shanghai
08:00
Dubai
15:00
Shanghai
11:00
Dubai
18:00
Shanghai
14:00
Dubai
21:00
Shanghai
17:00
Dubai
00:00
Shanghai
20:00
Dubai (-1)
03:00
Shanghai
23:00
Dubai (-1)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Time Difference Between Shanghai and Dubai
Shanghai, China and Dubai, United Arab Emirates are separated by a time difference of 4 hours. When it's noon in Shanghai, it's 4 hours earlier in Dubai.
Shanghai operates on Asia/Shanghai timezone, while Dubai uses Asia/Dubai. 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 late afternoon in Shanghai.
Flight Considerations
The distance between Shanghai and Dubai 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.