Dubai is 4 hours behind Shanghai. Neither observes daylight saving time, so the difference stays the same all year.

DubaiShanghai

Sunrise 5:42 AMSunset 7:10 PM(local)

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

DubaiUTC+4
ShanghaiUTC+8

πŸ‡¦πŸ‡ͺ Dubai

Dialing code+971
Population3,790,000
Coordinates25.08Β°N, 55.31Β°E
Elevation24 m

πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Shanghai

Dialing code+86
Population24,874,500
Coordinates31.22Β°N, 121.46Β°E
Elevation12 m

Best time for a call: 09:00–14:00 in DubaiAdd to calendar

Working hours assumed 9:00–18:00.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Dubai and Shanghai?
Dubai is 4 hours 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 Dubai and Shanghai?
The best window to call is 09:00–14:00 Dubai 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 Dubai and Shanghai change?
It doesn't β€” neither Dubai nor Shanghai observes daylight saving time, so the difference between them stays the same all year.