Riga is usually 5 hours behind Shanghai. Riga observes daylight saving time and Shanghai does not, so the difference shifts by an hour around the changeovers.

RigaShanghai

Sunrise 6:34 AMSunset 8:13 PM(local)

Sunrise 5:33 AMSunset 6:15 PM(local)

Riga: daylight saving timeNow UTC+3. Next change: October 25, 2026 β€” clocks go back 1 hour.
RigaUTC+3
ShanghaiUTC+8

πŸ‡±πŸ‡» Riga

Dialing code+371
Population742,572
Coordinates56.95Β°N, 24.11Β°E
Elevation6 m

πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Shanghai

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

Best time for a call: 09:00–13:00 in RigaAdd to calendar

Working hours assumed 9:00–18:00.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Riga and Shanghai?
Riga is 5 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 Riga and Shanghai?
The best window to call is 09:00–13:00 Riga 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 Riga and Shanghai change?
Because at least one of Riga and Shanghai observes daylight saving time, the difference shifts by an hour when one city changes its clocks and the other has not yet (or does not).