Dubai → Shanghai: Time Difference
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How the difference works
Dubai uses Asia/Dubai (UTC+4 standard time) and Shanghai uses Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8 standard time) — a standard-time gap of 4 hours ahead of Dubai. Neither city observes daylight saving time, so the difference stays the same all year.
Distance: about 6,426 km (3,993 mi) great-circle distance.
Dubai → Shanghai, hour by hour
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Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Dubai and Shanghai?
In standard time, Shanghai is 4 hours ahead of Dubai. Neither city observes daylight saving time, so the difference stays the same all year.
When it is 9:00 in Dubai, what time is it in Shanghai?
In standard time it is 13:00 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 Dubai?
About 6,426 km (3,993 miles) as the crow flies, computed from city-center coordinates.