Best Time to Meet: London & Shanghai
Overlapping Business Hours
1 hour of overlap
London: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Shanghai: 11:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Use the interactive converter above to visually compare hours side-by-side.
Quick Reference
- London
- BST (GMT+1)
GMT starts on Oct 25, 2026
- Shanghai
- CST (GMT+8)
No Daylight Saving Time
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best time to schedule a meeting between London and Shanghai?
- The best meeting window is during the 1 hours of overlapping business hours (see recommended slots above). Use the interactive converter on this page to explore additional time slots.
- How many hours apart are London and Shanghai?
- Shanghai is 7 hours ahead of London.
- Does the overlap change with daylight saving time?
- London observes daylight saving time (GMT starts on Oct 25, 2026) but Shanghai does not, so the overlap may shift by an hour seasonally. The interactive converter on this page always reflects the current offset, even across daylight saving transition.