Time Difference: Shanghai vs Delhi

Live comparison of current time in Shanghai, China and Delhi, India.

Shanghai, China
03:05:00PM
Friday, March 27, 2026
2 hours 30 min behind
Delhi, India
12:35:00PM
Friday, March 27, 2026

Hour-by-Hour Comparison

ShanghaiDelhi
12:00 AM9:30 PM
1:00 AM10:30 PM
2:00 AM11:30 PM
3:00 AM12:30 AM
4:00 AM1:30 AM
5:00 AM2:30 AM
6:00 AM3:30 AM
7:00 AM4:30 AM
8:00 AM5:30 AM
9:00 AM6:30 AM
10:00 AM7:30 AM
11:00 AM8:30 AM
12:00 PM9:30 AM
1:00 PM10:30 AM
2:00 PM11:30 AM
3:00 PM12:30 PM
4:00 PM1:30 PM
5:00 PM2:30 PM
6:00 PM3:30 PM
7:00 PM4:30 PM
8:00 PM5:30 PM
9:00 PM6:30 PM
10:00 PM7:30 PM
11:00 PM8:30 PM

About Time Difference: Shanghai and Delhi

Shanghai, China is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone with a UTC offset of UTC+8. Delhi, India is in the Asia/Kolkata timezone with a UTC offset of UTC+5:30. The hour-by-hour table above shows when working hours overlap, helping you find the best time for calls, meetings, and collaboration.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Delhi?

Shanghai uses the Asia/Shanghai timezone (UTC+8) and Delhi uses the Asia/Kolkata timezone (UTC+5:30). The exact difference may vary during daylight saving transitions.

When is the best time to call from Shanghai to Delhi?

Look for hours highlighted in green in the comparison table above — these are times when both cities are within standard working hours (9 AM - 5 PM).

Does the time difference change?

Yes, if either city observes daylight saving time, the difference can shift by 1 hour during DST transitions. This page always shows the current, live difference.