Shanghai to Lyon Time Difference
Lyon is 6 hours behind Shanghai. When it is noon in Shanghai, it is 06:00 in Lyon.
Shanghai (UTC+8) → Paris (UTC+2)
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When it's 22:00 in Shanghai, it's 16:00 in Lyon
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Shanghai & Lyon✓ Perfect Match (2 hours)
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✈️ Travel Information
Distance
9,343 km
Est. Flight Time
~12h
Time Difference
-6h
Work Hours Overlap
2h
Limited
🔴 Office Closed
Today 15:00
15:00 - 17:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Shanghai
00:00
Lyon
09:00
Shanghai
03:00
Lyon
12:00
Shanghai
06:00
Lyon
15:00
Shanghai
09:00
Lyon
18:00
Shanghai
12:00
Lyon
21:00
Shanghai
15:00
Lyon
00:00
Shanghai
18:00
Lyon (-1)
03:00
Shanghai
21:00
Lyon (-1)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Shanghai ahead of Lyon?
Lyon is 6 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 12:00 noon in Shanghai, it is 06:00 in Lyon. Shanghai operates on Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8), while Lyon uses Europe/Paris (UTC+2).
What is the best time to call Lyon from Shanghai?
There are 3 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Shanghai and Lyon. The best window is 15:00–18:00 Shanghai time (09:00–12:00 in Lyon).
Does the Shanghai to Lyon 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 Lyon
The distance between Shanghai and Lyon is approximately 9,343 km. A direct flight typically takes around 12 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Lyon time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.