Time Difference: London vs Shanghai
London
8:05:25 AM GMT
Sunday, October 25, 2026
8h
8h
Shanghai
4:05:25 PM CST
Sunday, October 25, 2026
Shanghai is 8 hours ahead of London.
Quick Reference
- London
- GMT (GMT+0)
BST starts on Mar 28, 2027
- Shanghai
- CST (GMT+8)
No Daylight Saving Time
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the time difference between London and Shanghai?
- Shanghai is 8 hours ahead of London.
- When is the best time to call from London to Shanghai?
- The best time to call is during overlapping business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in both cities. Use the interactive converter on this page to visually compare hours side by side.
- Does the time difference change with daylight saving time?
- The time difference may change when either city enters or exits daylight saving time. London uses GMT and Shanghai uses CST.