Time Difference Between Shanghai and Bangkok

The time difference between Shanghai and Bangkok is 1 hour. When it is 12:00 noon in Shanghai, it is 11:00 in Bangkok. Shanghai uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone (UTC+8), while Bangkok uses Asia/Bangkok (UTC+7).

Bangkok is 1 hour behind Shanghai — 1 hour
Shanghai, China
04:57:31
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+8 · CST
Bangkok, Thailand
03:57:31
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+7 · +07

Time Zone Details: Shanghai vs Bangkok

Detail Shanghai Bangkok
Time Zone IDAsia/ShanghaiAsia/Bangkok
UTC OffsetUTC+8UTC+7
AbbreviationCST+07
DST ActiveNoNo
CountryChinaThailand
RegionAsiaAsia

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 7 overlapping business hours between Shanghai and Bangkok (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

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

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Neither Shanghai nor Bangkok 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.

Practical Tips for Shanghai–Bangkok Scheduling

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Bangkok?

The time difference is 1 hour. Bangkok is 1 hour behind Shanghai.

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Shanghai or Bangkok 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 Bangkok?

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

How do I convert Shanghai time to Bangkok time?

Subtract 1 hour from Shanghai time to get Bangkok 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.