Bangkok and Shanghai Time Difference

Compare Bangkok vs Shanghai time, current local times, UTC offset difference, daylight saving status, and the best time to plan meetings or travel.

Quick Answer

What is the time difference between Bangkok and Shanghai?

The live comparison below shows both local times, current UTC offsets, daylight saving status, and whether Shanghai is ahead of or behind Bangkok.

Current time difference

Bangkok, Thailand

Sat, Jul 4, 2026 21:37

Timezone
Asia/Bangkok
UTC offset
UTC+07:00
Daylight saving
No

Shanghai, China

Sat, Jul 4, 2026 22:37

Timezone
Asia/Shanghai
UTC offset
UTC+08:00
Daylight saving
No

Time difference

Shanghai is 1 hour ahead of Bangkok

UTC offset difference

+01:00

Suggested call window

Sat, Jul 4, 08:00-17:00 / Sat, Jul 4, 09:00-18:00

Calculated using initiator awake hours of 08:00-23:00 and recipient office hours of 09:00-18:00.

Dynamic Time Difference

Bangkok is 1 hour behind Shanghai

Bangkok is 1 hour behind Shanghai throughout 2026. Neither timezone changes its UTC offset during the year.

Bangkok

UTC+07:00 · No seasonal offset change detected

Shanghai

UTC+08:00 · No seasonal offset change detected

Business Call Window

09:00-18:00 work-hour overlap

Both 09:00-18:00 workdays overlap. A practical window is 09:00-17:00 in Bangkok, which is 10:00-18:00 in Shanghai.

Bangkok: 09:00-17:00

Shanghai: 10:00-18:00

24-Hour Conversion Table

Bangkok to Shanghai hourly time conversion

The table uses today's active UTC offsets. Seasonal rows can shift when daylight saving time changes.

BangkokShanghai
00:0001:00
01:0002:00
02:0003:00
03:0004:00
04:0005:00
05:0006:00
06:0007:00
07:0008:00
08:0009:00
09:0010:00
10:0011:00
11:0012:00
12:0013:00
13:0014:00
14:0015:00
15:0016:00
16:0017:00
17:0018:00
18:0019:00
19:0020:00
20:0021:00
21:0022:00
22:0023:00
23:0000:00 (next day)

FAQ

What is the current time difference between Bangkok and Shanghai?

Bangkok is 1 hour behind Shanghai. This uses the active IANA timezone offsets for today.

When does the Bangkok-Shanghai time difference change in 2026?

Bangkok is 1 hour behind Shanghai throughout 2026. Neither timezone changes its UTC offset during the year.

What are the current UTC offsets for Bangkok and Shanghai?

Bangkok is currently UTC+07:00; Shanghai is currently UTC+08:00.

Which direction does the clock change when flying from Bangkok to Shanghai?

Travelers from Bangkok to Shanghai move their clock forward by 1 hour.

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