Dubai, UAE Shanghai, China
Compare time between Dubai and Shanghai
Date
Time format
Dubai, UAE
5:04
PM
Friday, August 21, 2026
Shanghai, China
9:04
PM
Friday, August 21, 2026
Time Difference Timeline
See the time difference throughout the day
Day time
Night time
Time difference
4 hours
Best time to meet
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Quick facts
Dubai time zone: +04 (UTC+4)
Shanghai time zone: CST (UTC+8)
Distance: Dubai → Shanghai
Frequently Asked Questions
Dubai is in the +04 timezone (UTC+4) and Shanghai is in the CST timezone (UTC+8). The time difference between them is 4 hours.
Use the timeline above to find overlapping business hours between Dubai and Shanghai. The "Best time to meet" card highlights the window where both cities are within working hours (9 AM – 6 PM local time).
Neither Dubai nor Shanghai observes Daylight Saving Time, so the time difference remains constant throughout the year.
Click the pencil icon next to the Dubai clock and type any time. The Shanghai clock will update instantly, showing the exact corresponding time. You can also pick a date to account for DST changes.