Shanghai to Gothenburg Time Difference
Gothenburg is 6 hours behind Shanghai. When it is noon in Shanghai, it is 06:00 in Gothenburg.
Shanghai (UTC+8) → Stockholm (UTC+2)
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When it's 14:00 in Shanghai, it's 08:00 in Gothenburg
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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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⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Shanghai
00:00
Gothenburg
09:00
Shanghai
03:00
Gothenburg
12:00
Shanghai
06:00
Gothenburg
15:00
Shanghai
09:00
Gothenburg
18:00
Shanghai
12:00
Gothenburg
21:00
Shanghai
15:00
Gothenburg
00:00
Shanghai
18:00
Gothenburg (-1)
03:00
Shanghai
21:00
Gothenburg (-1)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Shanghai ahead of Gothenburg?
Gothenburg is 6 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 12:00 noon in Shanghai, it is 06:00 in Gothenburg. Shanghai operates on Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8), while Gothenburg uses Europe/Stockholm (UTC+2).
What is the best time to call Gothenburg from Shanghai?
There are 3 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Shanghai and Gothenburg. The best window is 15:00–18:00 Shanghai time (09:00–12:00 in Gothenburg).
Does the Shanghai to Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg
The distance between Shanghai and Gothenburg is approximately 8,161 km. A direct flight typically takes around 10.6 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Gothenburg time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.