Time Difference Between Prague and Shanghai

The time difference between Prague and Shanghai is 7 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Prague, it is 19:00 in Shanghai. Prague uses the Europe/Prague time zone (UTC+1), while Shanghai uses Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8).

Shanghai is 7 hours ahead of Prague — 7 hours
Prague, Czech Republic
23:20:24
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC+1 · CET
Shanghai, China
06:20:24
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+8 · CST

Time Zone Details: Prague vs Shanghai

Detail Prague Shanghai
Time Zone IDEurope/PragueAsia/Shanghai
UTC OffsetUTC+1UTC+8
AbbreviationCETCST
DST ActiveNoNo
CountryCzech RepublicChina
RegionEuropeAsia

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 1 overlapping business hours between Prague and Shanghai (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

09:00–10:00 in Prague  =  16:00–17:00 in Shanghai

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

Use this table to quickly convert any hour from Prague time to Shanghai time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

Prague Shanghai
00:00 07:00 Night
01:00 08:00 Night
02:00 09:00 Night
03:00 10:00 Night
04:00 11:00 Night
05:00 12:00 Night
06:00 13:00
07:00 14:00
08:00 15:00
09:00 16:00 Overlap
10:00 17:00
11:00 18:00
12:00 19:00
13:00 20:00
14:00 21:00
15:00 22:00
16:00 23:00
17:00 00:00 (+1 day)
18:00 01:00 (+1 day)
19:00 02:00 (+1 day)
20:00 03:00 (+1 day)
21:00 04:00 (+1 day)
22:00 05:00 (+1 day) Night
23:00 06:00 (+1 day) Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Neither Prague nor Shanghai is currently observing daylight saving time. If either city observes DST, the time difference will change by 1 hour when DST begins or ends. Always double-check before scheduling across these time zones during March–April and October–November.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Prague and Shanghai?

The time difference is 7 hours. Shanghai is 7 hours ahead of Prague.

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Prague or Shanghai observes daylight saving time, the gap will shift by 1 hour during the transition periods (typically March–April and October–November).

When is the best time to call from Prague to Shanghai?

The best window is between 09:00 and 10:00 Prague time, which corresponds to 16:00–17:00 in Shanghai. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert Prague time to Shanghai time?

Add 7 hours to Prague time to get Shanghai time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

Related Pages

For sunrise and sunset data, visit TheSunsetTimes.com. For detailed DST schedules, see DaylightSavingTime.info.