Shanghai, China Baku, Azerbaijan
Compare time between Shanghai and Baku
Date
Time format
Shanghai, China
9:05
PM
Friday, August 21, 2026
Baku, Azerbaijan
5:05
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
Shanghai time zone: CST (UTC+8)
Baku time zone: +04 (UTC+4)
Distance: Shanghai → Baku
Frequently Asked Questions
Shanghai is in the CST timezone (UTC+8) and Baku is in the +04 timezone (UTC+4). The time difference between them is 4 hours.
Use the timeline above to find overlapping business hours between Shanghai and Baku. The "Best time to meet" card highlights the window where both cities are within working hours (9 AM – 6 PM local time).
Neither Shanghai nor Baku observes Daylight Saving Time, so the time difference remains constant throughout the year.
Click the pencil icon next to the Shanghai clock and type any time. The Baku clock will update instantly, showing the exact corresponding time. You can also pick a date to account for DST changes.