Shanghai to London Time Converter
Live Shanghai–London time difference, instant conversion and a full hourly table. Current gap: -8h.
Common Shanghai to London conversions
| Shanghai | London | Date in London |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 16:00 | Monday, November 9, 2026 |
| 06:00 | 22:00 | Monday, November 9, 2026 |
| 08:00 | 00:00 | Tuesday, November 10, 2026 |
| 09:00 | 01:00 | Tuesday, November 10, 2026 |
| 10:00 | 02:00 | Tuesday, November 10, 2026 |
| 12:00 | 04:00 | Tuesday, November 10, 2026 |
| 14:00 | 06:00 | Tuesday, November 10, 2026 |
| 15:00 | 07:00 | Tuesday, November 10, 2026 |
| 17:00 | 09:00 | Tuesday, November 10, 2026 |
| 18:00 | 10:00 | Tuesday, November 10, 2026 |
| 20:00 | 12:00 | Tuesday, November 10, 2026 |
| 21:00 | 13:00 | Tuesday, November 10, 2026 |
Why people convert Shanghai time to London time
London runs -8h relative to Shanghai. Anyone coordinating calls, deliveries, flights or deadlines between China and United Kingdom 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
- Shanghai
- GMT+08:00 · No DST
- London
- GMT+00:00 · Standard time
- Current difference
- -8h
Shanghai – London time questions
What is the time difference between Shanghai and London?
London is currently -8h compared to Shanghai. When it is 19:50 in Shanghai, it is 11:50 in London.
What time is 9am in Shanghai in London?
9:00 in Shanghai is 01:00 in London today (Tuesday, November 10, 2026).
Does daylight saving time affect Shanghai–London conversion?
Shanghai does not observe daylight saving time and London observes 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 Shanghai and London?
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.