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

ShanghaiRome

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

Sunrise 5:54 AMSunset 8:40 PM(local)

Rome: daylight saving timeNow UTC+2. Next change: October 25, 2026 โ€” clocks go back 1 hour.
ShanghaiUTC+8
RomeUTC+2

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Shanghai

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

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Rome

Dialing code+39
Population2,318,895
Coordinates41.89ยฐN, 12.51ยฐE
Elevation20 m

Best time for a call: 15:00โ€“18:00 in ShanghaiAdd to calendar

Working hours assumed 9:00โ€“18:00.

Frequently asked questions

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