Time difference between Delhi and Shanghai: 2h 30m
Delhi
India · UTC+5:30
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Shanghai
China · UTC+8
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Delhi is 2h 30m behind Shanghai
Best time for a call or meeting
Delhi 09:00–16:00 = Shanghai 11:30–18:30
Both cities are within business hours (9:00–18:00).
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Hour-by-hour conversion
| Delhi | Shanghai |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 02:30 |
| 01:00 | 03:30 |
| 02:00 | 04:30 |
| 03:00 | 05:30 |
| 04:00 | 06:30 |
| 05:00 | 07:30 |
| 06:00 | 08:30 |
| 07:00 | 09:30 |
| 08:00 | 10:30 |
| 09:00 | 11:30 |
| 10:00 | 12:30 |
| 11:00 | 13:30 |
| 12:00 | 14:30 |
| 13:00 | 15:30 |
| 14:00 | 16:30 |
| 15:00 | 17:30 |
| 16:00 | 18:30 |
| 17:00 | 19:30 |
| 18:00 | 20:30 |
| 19:00 | 21:30 |
| 20:00 | 22:30 |
| 21:00 | 23:30 |
| 22:00 | 00:30 |
| 23:00 | 01:30 |
Business hours 9–18 Waking hours 7–22 Night / early morning
Daylight saving time can change the difference by season. Shown values reflect the current offset.
Frequently asked questions
How many hours is the time difference between Delhi and Shanghai?
Delhi is 2h 30m behind Shanghai. When it is 12:00 noon in Delhi, it is 14:30 in Shanghai.
Does daylight saving time affect the difference?
No. Neither place observes daylight saving time, so the difference stays the same all year.
What is the best time for a call or meeting?
Delhi 09:00–16:00 = Shanghai 11:30–18:30. Both cities are within business hours (9:00–18:00).