Time Difference Between Shanghai and Gothenburg

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

Gothenburg is 7 hours behind Shanghai — 7 hours
Shanghai, China
04:57:29
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+8 · CST
Gothenburg, Sweden
21:57:29
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC+1 · CET

Time Zone Details: Shanghai vs Gothenburg

Detail Shanghai Gothenburg
Time Zone IDAsia/ShanghaiEurope/Stockholm
UTC OffsetUTC+8UTC+1
AbbreviationCSTCET
DST ActiveNoNo
CountryChinaSweden
RegionAsiaEurope

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 1 overlapping business hours between Shanghai and Gothenburg (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 Gothenburg

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

Shanghai Gothenburg
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 Gothenburg 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–Gothenburg Scheduling

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Gothenburg?

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

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Shanghai or Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg?

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

How do I convert Shanghai time to Gothenburg time?

Subtract 7 hours from Shanghai time to get Gothenburg 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.