Shanghai is usually 6 hours ahead of Paris. Paris observes daylight saving time and Shanghai does not, so the difference shifts by an hour around the changeovers.

ShanghaiParis

Sunrise 5:06 AMSunset 6:57 PM(local)

Sunrise 6:11 AMSunset 9:44 PM(local)

Paris: daylight saving timeNow UTC+2. Next change: October 25, 2026 β€” clocks go back 1 hour.
ShanghaiUTC+8
ParisUTC+2

πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Shanghai

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

πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Paris

Dialing code+33
Population2,138,551
Coordinates48.85Β°N, 2.35Β°E
Elevation42 m

Best time for a call: 15:00–18:00 in ShanghaiAdd to calendar

Working hours assumed 9:00–18:00.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Paris?
Shanghai is 6 hours ahead of Paris. 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 Shanghai and Paris?
The best window to call is 15:00–18:00 Shanghai 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 Shanghai and Paris change?
Because at least one of Shanghai and Paris 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).