Shanghai vs Dubai
Live local times and 24-hour overlap for Shanghai (China) and Dubai (United Arab Emirates). Time difference is currently 4 hours.
China
Shanghai
10:21 PM
UTC+08:00 · GMT+8
United Arab Emirates
Dubai
6:21 PM
UTC+04:00 · GMT+4
Best overlap
Best overlap: 11:00 AM–2:00 PM Shanghai time (2/2 zones in business hours).
UTC 3:00–7:00
- Shanghai11:00 AM–2:00 PM
- Dubai7:00 AM–10:00 AM
24-hour grid
Local time in each city for every UTC hour today. Business hours (9–17 local) highlighted.
| UTC | Shanghai | Dubai |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 8:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 01:00 | 9:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 02:00 | 10:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 03:00 | 11:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 04:00 | 12:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 05:00 | 1:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 06:00 | 2:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 07:00 | 3:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 08:00 | 4:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 09:00 | 5:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 10:00 | 6:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 11:00 | 7:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 12:00 | 8:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 13:00 | 9:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 14:00 | 10:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 15:00 | 11:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 16:00 | 12:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 17:00 | 1:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| 18:00 | 2:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 19:00 | 3:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| 20:00 | 4:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 21:00 | 5:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 22:00 | 6:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 23:00 | 7:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
About
About the Shanghai–Dubai time difference
The time difference is currently 4 hours. Shanghai uses Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00) while Dubai uses Asia/Dubai (UTC+04:00).
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 Shanghai and Dubai?
The current time difference between Shanghai and Dubai is 4 hours. Shanghai is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone (UTC+08:00) and Dubai is in the Asia/Dubai timezone (UTC+04:00). This difference may change seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time.
What is the best time to call between Shanghai and Dubai?
Best overlap: 11:00 AM–2:00 PM Shanghai time (2/2 zones in business hours). The best meeting window is UTC 3:00–7:00.
Does the time difference between Shanghai and Dubai 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.