Bengaluru is 2 hours 30 min behind Shanghai. Neither observes daylight saving time, so the difference stays the same all year.

BengaluruShanghai

Sunrise 6:03 AMSunset 6:50 PM(local)

Sunrise 5:05 AMSunset 6:58 PM(local)

BengaluruUTC+5:30
ShanghaiUTC+8

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Bengaluru

Dialing code+91
Population8,495,492
Coordinates12.97ยฐN, 77.59ยฐE
Elevation920 m

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Shanghai

Dialing code+86
Population24,874,500
Coordinates31.22ยฐN, 121.46ยฐE
Elevation12 m

Best time for a call: 09:30โ€“15:30 in BengaluruAdd to calendar

Working hours assumed 9:00โ€“18:00.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Bengaluru and Shanghai?
Bengaluru is 2 hours 30 min behind Shanghai. Use the side-by-side clocks and the day/night strips above to convert any hour between them.
When is the best time to call between Bengaluru and Shanghai?
The best window to call is 09:30โ€“15:30 Bengaluru time, when working hours overlap in both cities. Pick an hour on the strips to add it to your calendar.
Why does the time difference between Bengaluru and Shanghai change?
It doesn't โ€” neither Bengaluru nor Shanghai observes daylight saving time, so the difference between them stays the same all year.