Dubai vs Shanghai
Live local times and 24-hour overlap for Dubai (United Arab Emirates) and Shanghai (China). Time difference is currently 4 hours.
United Arab Emirates
Dubai
9:46 PM
UTC+04:00 · GMT+4
China
Shanghai
1:46 AM
UTC+08:00 · GMT+8
Best overlap
Best overlap: 7:00 AM–10:00 AM Dubai time (2/2 zones in business hours).
UTC 3:00–7:00
- Dubai7:00 AM–10:00 AM
- Shanghai11:00 AM–2:00 PM
24-hour grid
Local time in each city for every UTC hour today. Business hours (9–17 local) highlighted.
| UTC | Dubai | Shanghai |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 4:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 01:00 | 5:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 02:00 | 6:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 03:00 | 7:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 04:00 | 8:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 05:00 | 9:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 06:00 | 10:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 07:00 | 11:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 08:00 | 12:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 09:00 | 1:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 10:00 | 2:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 11:00 | 3:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 12:00 | 4:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 13:00 | 5:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 14:00 | 6:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 15:00 | 7:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 16:00 | 8:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 17:00 | 9:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 18:00 | 10:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 19:00 | 11:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 20:00 | 12:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 21:00 | 1:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 22:00 | 2:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 23:00 | 3:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
About
About the Dubai–Shanghai time difference
The time difference is currently 4 hours. Dubai uses Asia/Dubai (UTC+04:00) while Shanghai uses Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00).
The gap can shift by an hour when one city observes Daylight Saving Time and the other doesn't. AllTimeZone always reflects the current correct difference, drawn live from the IANA timezone database.
FAQ
What is the time difference between Dubai and Shanghai?
The current time difference between Dubai and Shanghai is 4 hours. Dubai is in the Asia/Dubai timezone (UTC+04:00) and Shanghai is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone (UTC+08:00). This difference may change seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time.
What is the best time to call between Dubai and Shanghai?
Best overlap: 7:00 AM–10:00 AM Dubai time (2/2 zones in business hours). The best meeting window is UTC 3:00–7:00.
Does the time difference between Dubai and Shanghai change?
Yes, the time difference can change temporarily when one location switches to or from Daylight Saving Time (DST) while the other does not. Not all countries observe DST, and those that do switch on different dates.