Time Difference: Delhi vs Shanghai
Delhi
9:48:34 AM IST
Sunday, June 28, 2026
2h 30m
2h 30m
Shanghai
12:18:34 PM CST
Sunday, June 28, 2026
Shanghai is 2.5 hours ahead of Delhi.
Quick Reference
- Delhi
- IST (GMT+5:30)
No Daylight Saving Time
- Shanghai
- CST (GMT+8)
No Daylight Saving Time
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the time difference between Delhi and Shanghai?
- Shanghai is 2.5 hours ahead of Delhi.
- When is the best time to call from Delhi 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. Delhi uses IST and Shanghai uses CST.