Time difference between Dubai and Shanghai: 4 hours
Dubai
UAE · UTC+4
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Shanghai
China · UTC+8
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Dubai is 4 hours behind Shanghai
Best time for a call or meeting
Dubai 09:00–14:00 = Shanghai 13:00–18:00
Both cities are within business hours (9:00–18:00).
Convert a specific time
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Hour-by-hour conversion
| Dubai | Shanghai |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 04:00 |
| 01:00 | 05:00 |
| 02:00 | 06:00 |
| 03:00 | 07:00 |
| 04:00 | 08:00 |
| 05:00 | 09:00 |
| 06:00 | 10:00 |
| 07:00 | 11:00 |
| 08:00 | 12:00 |
| 09:00 | 13:00 |
| 10:00 | 14:00 |
| 11:00 | 15:00 |
| 12:00 | 16:00 |
| 13:00 | 17:00 |
| 14:00 | 18:00 |
| 15:00 | 19:00 |
| 16:00 | 20:00 |
| 17:00 | 21:00 |
| 18:00 | 22:00 |
| 19:00 | 23:00 |
| 20:00 | 00:00 |
| 21:00 | 01:00 |
| 22:00 | 02:00 |
| 23:00 | 03:00 |
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 Dubai and Shanghai?
Dubai is 4 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 12:00 noon in Dubai, it is 16:00 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?
Dubai 09:00–14:00 = Shanghai 13:00–18:00. Both cities are within business hours (9:00–18:00).