When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
If it's this in Beijing, it's that in Shanghai.
When it's 8:00 am in Beijing, it's 8:00 am in Shanghai — morning there, the same day.
When it's 10:00 am in Beijing, it's 10:00 am in Shanghai — late morning there, the same day.
When it's 12:00 pm in Beijing, it's 12:00 pm in Shanghai — midday there, the same day.
When it's 3:00 pm in Beijing, it's 3:00 pm in Shanghai — afternoon there, the same day.
When it's 5:00 pm in Beijing, it's 5:00 pm in Shanghai — afternoon there, the same day.
When it's 9:00 pm in Beijing, it's 9:00 pm in Shanghai — night there, the same day.
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Beijing and Shanghai?
Beijing and Shanghai share the same offset (GMT+8), so there's no difference right now.
When it's 10 am in Beijing, what time is it in Shanghai?
Also 10:00 am — Beijing and Shanghai share the same UTC offset, so clocks match around the whole day.
When it's 3 pm in Beijing, what time is it in Shanghai?
Also 3:00 pm — Beijing and Shanghai share the same UTC offset, so clocks match around the whole day.
When's the best time to schedule a meeting?
There are 8 hours where both cities are inside a 09:00–17:00 workday. Aim for the middle of that window so neither side is starting or closing out.
Does daylight saving time change the difference?
Yes, if either city observes DST. When one side shifts and the other doesn't, the gap changes by one hour. The DST badges under each clock show whether each zone is currently shifted and when the next transition lands.
How far is Beijing from Shanghai?
About 1,067 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 1h 45m, not counting airport time, winds, or routing around restricted airspace.
Can I send this meeting time as a calendar invite?
Yes. Pick a time on the slider above, open the meeting card, customize the title and duration, then download the .ics file. It imports cleanly into Google Calendar, Outlook, and Apple Calendar with the correct timezone attached.