London to Shanghai Time Converter
Live London–Shanghai time difference, instant conversion and a full hourly table. Current gap: +8h.
Common London to Shanghai conversions
| London | Shanghai | Date in Shanghai |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 08:00 | Tuesday, November 10, 2026 |
| 06:00 | 14:00 | Tuesday, November 10, 2026 |
| 08:00 | 16:00 | Tuesday, November 10, 2026 |
| 09:00 | 17:00 | Tuesday, November 10, 2026 |
| 10:00 | 18:00 | Tuesday, November 10, 2026 |
| 12:00 | 20:00 | Tuesday, November 10, 2026 |
| 14:00 | 22:00 | Tuesday, November 10, 2026 |
| 15:00 | 23:00 | Tuesday, November 10, 2026 |
| 17:00 | 01:00 | Wednesday, November 11, 2026 |
| 18:00 | 02:00 | Wednesday, November 11, 2026 |
| 20:00 | 04:00 | Wednesday, November 11, 2026 |
| 21:00 | 05:00 | Wednesday, November 11, 2026 |
Why people convert London time to Shanghai time
Shanghai runs +8h relative to London. Anyone coordinating calls, deliveries, flights or deadlines between United Kingdom and China needs that gap at a glance — and it can shift when either side switches to daylight saving time.
- Remote team meetings
- Client calls across borders
- Flight and travel planning
- Deadline coordination
Daylight saving impact
- London
- GMT+00:00 · Standard time
- Shanghai
- GMT+08:00 · No DST
- Current difference
- +8h
London – Shanghai time questions
What is the time difference between London and Shanghai?
Shanghai is currently +8h compared to London. When it is 12:01 in London, it is 20:01 in Shanghai.
What time is 9am in London in Shanghai?
9:00 in London is 17:00 in Shanghai today (Tuesday, November 10, 2026).
Does daylight saving time affect London–Shanghai conversion?
London observes daylight saving time and Shanghai does not observe it. That means the gap between the two cities shifts by an hour at certain points in the year — this converter always uses the live IANA rules, so results stay correct.
What is the best time for a meeting between London and Shanghai?
Look for a slot where both cities fall inside 9:00–17:00 local time. Use the conversion table below or the meeting planner to find the overlap window.