Does London observe daylight saving time?

Yes. London is on BST (UTC+1) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Oct 25, to GMT (UTC+0).

Does Shanghai observe daylight saving time?

No. Shanghai stays on CST (UTC+8) all year, so its clocks don't change.

What time is it in Shanghai when it's 9 AM in London?

4:00 PM in Shanghai, on the same day.

London to Shanghai Meeting Planner

Shanghai is 7 hours ahead of London right now. Their working days overlap for 1 hour today.

London · United Kingdom

12:56 AM

Sun, Oct 18 · BST · summer time

Shanghai · China

7:56 AM

Sun, Oct 18 · CST

Best Meeting Times Between London and Shanghai

9:00 AM to 10:00 AM in London (4:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Shanghai). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 1 hour of overlap today.

Who's meeting

2 of 4 places

LondonOrganizerUnited Kingdom ·· summer time12:56AMnow
ShanghaiChina ·7:56AMnow

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Date in London

Working hours, everywhere

Best times to meet

Sunday, October 18, 2026, in London time.

9:00AMBest · OptimalWorking hours in London (09:00) and Shanghai (16:00).
12:00PMOption 2 · GoodWorking hours in London (12:00); just outside working hours in Shanghai (19:00).
11:00AMOption 3 · GoodWorking hours in London (11:00); just outside working hours in Shanghai (18:00).

The whole day

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Each column is a one-hour slot of the first place's day. The Fit row grades how well the slot suits everyone; each row shows the local time and whether it's working hours there.
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LondonBST
ShanghaiUTC+8
UTC	23	00	01	02	03	04	05	06	07	08	09	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22

Working hours (09–17)Just outside (07–09, 17–20)Late evening (20–23)NightFit: optimal, good, possible, poor

Your meeting

London9:00 AM BSTSun, Oct 18
Shanghai4:00 PM UTC+8Sun, Oct 18
UTC2026-10-18 08:00 UTC

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Time difference between London and Shanghai

Shanghai is 7 hours ahead of London right now: Shanghai is on CST (UTC+8) and London on BST (UTC+1). That changes on Sun, Oct 25, when clocks go back in London: then Shanghai is 8 hours ahead of London.

Time difference between London and Shanghai over the next 12 months
From	Difference	Why
Now	Shanghai 7 hours ahead	—
Sun, Oct 25	Shanghai 8 hours ahead	Clocks go back in London
Sun, Mar 28, 2027	Shanghai 7 hours ahead	Clocks go forward in London

London is on Greenwich Mean Time. Shanghai is on China Standard Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: London & Shanghai Scheduling

What is the time difference between London and Shanghai?: Shanghai is 7 hours ahead of London right now: Shanghai is on CST (UTC+8) and London on BST (UTC+1). That changes on Sun, Oct 25, when clocks go back in London: then Shanghai is 8 hours ahead of London.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between London and Shanghai?: 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM in London (4:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Shanghai). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 1 hour of overlap today.
Does London observe daylight saving time?: Yes. London is on BST (UTC+1) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Oct 25, to GMT (UTC+0).
Does Shanghai observe daylight saving time?: No. Shanghai stays on CST (UTC+8) all year, so its clocks don't change.
What time is it in Shanghai when it's 9 AM in London?: 4:00 PM in Shanghai, on the same day.

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