Shanghai Time to GMT Converter
GMT is 8 hours behind CST. 9:00 AM CST = 1:00 AM GMT.
GMT is 8 hours behind CST. To convert Shanghai Time to GMT, subtract 8 hours from the Shanghai Time time: 9:00 AM CST = 1:00 AM GMT.
Shanghai Time (Shanghai time) is used in Shanghai, China. GMT (GMT) is used in Same offset as UTC. The UK and Ireland use GMT in winter; Iceland, Ghana and Senegal all year.
The UK is on GMT only in winter; in summer it uses BST (UTC+1).
Shanghai Time to GMT time conversion table
Shanghai Time to GMT on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| Shanghai Time | GMT | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM CST | 4:00 PM GMT | previous day |
| 1:00 AM CST | 5:00 PM GMT | previous day |
| 2:00 AM CST | 6:00 PM GMT | previous day |
| 3:00 AM CST | 7:00 PM GMT | previous day |
| 4:00 AM CST | 8:00 PM GMT | previous day |
| 5:00 AM CST | 9:00 PM GMT | previous day |
| 6:00 AM CST | 10:00 PM GMT | previous day |
| 7:00 AM CST | 11:00 PM GMT | previous day |
| 8:00 AM CST | 12:00 AM GMT | night |
| 9:00 AM CST | 1:00 AM GMT | night |
| 10:00 AM CST | 2:00 AM GMT | night |
| 11:00 AM CST | 3:00 AM GMT | night |
| 12:00 PM CST | 4:00 AM GMT | night |
| 1:00 PM CST | 5:00 AM GMT | night |
| 2:00 PM CST | 6:00 AM GMT | — |
| 3:00 PM CST | 7:00 AM GMT | — |
| 4:00 PM CST | 8:00 AM GMT | — |
| 5:00 PM CST | 9:00 AM GMT | — |
| 6:00 PM CST | 10:00 AM GMT | — |
| 7:00 PM CST | 11:00 AM GMT | — |
| 8:00 PM CST | 12:00 PM GMT | — |
| 9:00 PM CST | 1:00 PM GMT | — |
| 10:00 PM CST | 2:00 PM GMT | — |
| 11:00 PM CST | 3:00 PM GMT | — |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert Shanghai Time to GMT
Subtract 8 hours from the Shanghai Time time to get GMT.
Example: 9:00 AM CST = 1:00 AM GMT.
Across midnight: 1:00 AM CST = 5:00 PM GMT (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between Shanghai Time and GMT
The time difference between Shanghai Time and GMT is 8 hours all year – GMT is behind CST.
Shanghai Time and GMT during daylight saving time
- Shanghai Time does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+8 all year.
- GMT does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+0 all year.
Best time for a meeting between Shanghai Time and GMT
Shanghai Time and GMT have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 3:00 PM CST, which is 7:00 AM GMT.
Shanghai Time to GMT FAQ
What is the time difference between Shanghai Time and GMT?
GMT is 8 hours behind CST all year. 9:00 AM CST = 1:00 AM GMT.
What is 9 AM Shanghai Time in GMT?
9:00 AM CST is 1:00 AM GMT.
What is 12 PM (noon) Shanghai Time in GMT?
12:00 PM CST is 4:00 AM GMT.
Is GMT ahead of or behind Shanghai Time?
GMT is 8 hours behind CST, so it is earlier in GMT than in Shanghai Time.
Does Shanghai Time change for daylight saving time?
No. Shanghai Time stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
Does GMT change for daylight saving time?
No. GMT stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
What is the best time for a meeting between Shanghai Time and GMT?
Shanghai Time and GMT have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 3:00 PM CST, which is 7:00 AM GMT.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.