Three numbers. The ones that decide the meeting.
When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
If it's this in Milan, it's that in Nanjing.
When it's 8:00 am in Milan, it's 3:00 pm in Nanjing — afternoon there, the same day.
When it's 10:00 am in Milan, it's 5:00 pm in Nanjing — afternoon there, the same day.
When it's 12:00 pm in Milan, it's 7:00 pm in Nanjing — evening there, the same day.
When it's 3:00 pm in Milan, it's 10:00 pm in Nanjing — night there, the same day.
When it's 5:00 pm in Milan, it's 12:00 am in Nanjing — late night there, the next day.
When it's 9:00 pm in Milan, it's 4:00 am in Nanjing — late night there, the next day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Milan uses the EUR (€) and Nanjing uses the CNY (¥). Language shifts too — Italian in Milan, Chinese in Nanjing. Cars drive on the right in both, so rentals feel familiar.
- Country
- Italy
- Capital
- Rome
- Currency
- euro (EUR · €)
- Language
- Italian, Catalan
- Calling code
- +39
- Drives on
- Right
- Country
- China
- Capital
- Beijing
- Currency
- Chinese yuan (CNY · ¥)
- Language
- Chinese
- Calling code
- +86
- Drives on
- Right
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Milan and Nanjing?
Milan is 7 hours ahead of Nanjing. Milan runs on GMT+1 and Nanjing on GMT+8. The gap can shift by an hour when either side enters or leaves daylight saving — the live clocks above always reflect the current offset.
When it's 10 am in Milan, what time is it in Nanjing?
10:00 am in Milan is 5:00 pm in Nanjing on the same day — afternoon there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
When it's 3 pm in Milan, what time is it in Nanjing?
3:00 pm in Milan is 10:00 pm in Nanjing on the same day — night there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
When's the best time to schedule a meeting?
There are 1 hour 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 Milan from Nanjing?
About 8,862 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 10h 56m, 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.
What currency do Milan and Nanjing use?
Milan uses the euro (EUR, €); Nanjing uses the Chinese yuan (CNY, ¥). Check the live rate before transferring money or paying with a card abroad — most banks add a 1–3 % FX margin on top of the mid-market rate.
How do I call Milan from Nanjing?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +39, then the local number — drop any leading zero of the city or mobile code. For free calls, WhatsApp, Signal, and FaceTime work over Wi-Fi regardless of country code.
What language is spoken in Milan and Nanjing?
Milan primarily speaks Italian, Catalan; Nanjing speaks Chinese. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Milan and Nanjing drive on the same side of the road?
Yes — both drive on the right. Rental cars feel identical between the two.