TIME DIFFERENCE

London Shanghai

+7hShanghai is 7h ahead of London right now.

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WORKING-HOUR OVERLAP

Working-hour overlap

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LondonShanghai

Time zoneBritish Summer TimeChina Standard Time

IANA identifierEurope/LondonAsia/Shanghai

AbbreviationGMT+1GMT+8

UTC offsetUTC+1UTC+8

Daylight savingObservedNot observed

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QUESTIONS

How many hours is Shanghai ahead of London?

Shanghai is 7 hours ahead of London. That's calculated from each city's current UTC offset (UTC+1 for London, UTC+8 for Shanghai).

Does the time difference between London and Shanghai change during the year?

It can. London observes daylight saving time, so the gap shifts by an hour when clocks change. The live clocks above always reflect the current, correct difference.

What's the best time to schedule a meeting between London and Shanghai?

Aim for roughly 9 AM – 10 AM in London, which is 4 PM – 5 PM in Shanghai — about 1 hour where both cities are within normal working hours. To collect everyone's exact availability, create a free meeting on Converge.

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From Shanghai39 cities

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