Time Difference Between Shanghai and Algiers

The time difference between Shanghai and Algiers is 7 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Shanghai, it is 05:00 in Algiers. Shanghai uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone (UTC+8), while Algiers uses Africa/Algiers (UTC+1).

Algiers is 7 hours behind Shanghai — 7 hours
Shanghai, China
04:54:12
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+8 · CST
Algiers, Algeria
21:54:12
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC+1 · CET

Time Zone Details: Shanghai vs Algiers

Detail Shanghai Algiers
Time Zone IDAsia/ShanghaiAfrica/Algiers
UTC OffsetUTC+8UTC+1
AbbreviationCSTCET
DST ActiveNoNo
CountryChinaAlgeria
RegionAsiaAfrica

Best Time to Schedule a Call

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

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

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Neither Shanghai nor Algiers 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 Shanghai and Algiers?

The time difference is 7 hours. Algiers is 7 hours behind Shanghai.

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Shanghai or Algiers 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 Shanghai to Algiers?

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

How do I convert Shanghai time to Algiers time?

Subtract 7 hours from Shanghai time to get Algiers 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.