Berlin → Shanghai: Time Difference
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How the difference works
Berlin uses Europe/Berlin (UTC+1 standard time) and Shanghai uses Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8 standard time) — a standard-time gap of 7 hours ahead of Berlin. Berlin observes daylight saving time while Shanghai does not, so the difference shifts by one hour twice a year.
Distance: about 8,397 km (5,218 mi) great-circle distance.
Berlin → Shanghai, hour by hour
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Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Berlin and Shanghai?
In standard time, Shanghai is 7 hours ahead of Berlin. Berlin observes daylight saving time while Shanghai does not, so the difference shifts by one hour twice a year.
When it is 9:00 in Berlin, what time is it in Shanghai?
In standard time it is 16:00 in Shanghai. During daylight saving periods the answer can move by an hour — the live table on this page always reflects today's rules.
How far is Shanghai from Berlin?
About 8,397 km (5,218 miles) as the crow flies, computed from city-center coordinates.