Compare the current local time in London and Shanghai side by side, with the live time difference, a quick conversion table, and the overlapping working hours for scheduling calls.
There are about 1 hours of overlapping 9–5 working hours — the easiest window to schedule a call.
Planning a call between London and Shanghai
London is 7 hours behind Shanghai. The clocks above are live and adjust automatically for daylight saving time, so the difference is always current. For a full visual overlap across more cities, use the meeting planner, or view each city on its own page: time in London and time in Shanghai.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between London and Shanghai?
London is 7 hours behind Shanghai. The clocks on this page are live and adjust automatically for daylight saving time, so the difference shown is always current.
What time zones do London and Shanghai use?
London uses the Europe/London time zone and Shanghai uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
When is the best time to schedule a call between London and Shanghai?
There are about 1 hours of overlapping 9–5 working hours between London and Shanghai — the easiest window to schedule a call. Use the meeting planner to see the full overlap visually.