When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
If it's this in Singapore, it's that in Shanghai.
When it's 8:00 am in Singapore, it's 8:00 am in Shanghai — morning there, the same day.
When it's 10:00 am in Singapore, it's 10:00 am in Shanghai — late morning there, the same day.
When it's 12:00 pm in Singapore, it's 12:00 pm in Shanghai — midday there, the same day.
When it's 3:00 pm in Singapore, it's 3:00 pm in Shanghai — afternoon there, the same day.
When it's 5:00 pm in Singapore, it's 5:00 pm in Shanghai — afternoon there, the same day.
When it's 9:00 pm in Singapore, it's 9:00 pm in Shanghai — night there, the same day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Singapore uses the SGD ($) and Shanghai uses the CNY (¥). Conversations can stay in Chinese, which is official in both countries. Be careful behind the wheel: Singapore drives on the left, Shanghai on the right.
- Country
- Singapore
- Capital
- Singapore
- Currency
- Singapore dollar (SGD · $)
- Language
- English, Chinese, Malay, Tamil
- Calling code
- +65
- Drives on
- Left
- 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 Singapore and Shanghai?
Singapore and Shanghai share the same offset (GMT+8), so there's no difference right now.
When it's 10 am in Singapore, what time is it in Shanghai?
Also 10:00 am — Singapore and Shanghai share the same UTC offset, so clocks match around the whole day.
When it's 3 pm in Singapore, what time is it in Shanghai?
Also 3:00 pm — Singapore 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 Singapore from Shanghai?
About 3,806 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 4h 59m, 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 Singapore and Shanghai use?
Singapore uses the Singapore dollar (SGD, $); Shanghai 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 Singapore from Shanghai?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +65, 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 Singapore and Shanghai?
Both Singapore and China count Chinese among their official languages, so business meetings often skip translation. Singapore also has English, Malay, Tamil; Shanghai adds no other official tongue.
Do Singapore and Shanghai drive on the same side of the road?
No. Singapore drives on the left, China on the right. If you're renting, expect a learning curve on the first day — especially at roundabouts and when judging the centre of the lane.