Shanghai → Zurich: Time Difference
Zurich is 6 hours behind Shanghai.
How the difference works
Shanghai uses Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8 standard time) and Zurich uses Europe/Zurich (UTC+1 standard time) — a standard-time gap of 7 hours behind Shanghai. Zurich observes daylight saving time while Shanghai does not, so the difference shifts by one hour twice a year.
Distance: about 9,010 km (5,599 mi) great-circle distance.
Shanghai → Zurich, hour by hour
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Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Zurich?
In standard time, Zurich is 7 hours behind Shanghai. Zurich observes daylight saving time while Shanghai does not, so the difference shifts by one hour twice a year.
When it is 9:00 in Shanghai, what time is it in Zurich?
In standard time it is 02:00 in Zurich. 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 Zurich from Shanghai?
About 9,010 km (5,599 miles) as the crow flies, computed from city-center coordinates.