TimeThereShanghai to Amsterdam time difference
Amsterdam is 6h behind Shanghai (as of 2026-09-30).
Shanghai does not use daylight saving time. Amsterdam does, so the gap changes twice a year.
Every gap change in 2026 and 2027
Gap means how far Amsterdam is from Shanghai. Times are local at the moment the new gap starts.
2026
| Shanghai time | Amsterdam time | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Sun, Mar 29, 09:00 | Sun, Mar 29, 03:00 | 7h behind to 6h behind (shrinks) |
| Sun, Oct 25, 09:00 | Sun, Oct 25, 02:00 | 6h behind to 7h behind (grows) |
2027
| Shanghai time | Amsterdam time | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Sun, Mar 28, 09:00 | Sun, Mar 28, 03:00 | 7h behind to 6h behind (shrinks) |
| Sun, Oct 31, 09:00 | Sun, Oct 31, 02:00 | 6h behind to 7h behind (grows) |
Business hours overlap
- 7h behind: Working days of 9:00 to 18:00: 2h shared (Shanghai 16:00 to 18:00 is Amsterdam 09:00 to 11:00). Working days of 8:00 to 20:00: 5h shared (Shanghai 15:00 to 20:00 is Amsterdam 08:00 to 13:00).
- 6h behind: Working days of 9:00 to 18:00: 3h shared (Shanghai 15:00 to 18:00 is Amsterdam 09:00 to 12:00). Working days of 8:00 to 20:00: 6h shared (Shanghai 14:00 to 20:00 is Amsterdam 08:00 to 14:00).
FAQ
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Amsterdam?
Amsterdam is 7h behind from Jan 1, 2026, then 6h behind from Mar 29, 2026, then 7h behind from Oct 25, 2026, then 6h behind from Mar 28, 2027, then 7h behind from Oct 31, 2027. The exact number depends on daylight saving time.
When does the time difference between Shanghai and Amsterdam change?
It changes on Mar 29, 2026, Oct 25, 2026, Mar 28, 2027, Oct 31, 2027 (dates in Shanghai time).
What are good meeting times for Shanghai and Amsterdam?
Working days of 9:00 to 18:00: 2h shared (Shanghai 16:00 to 18:00 is Amsterdam 09:00 to 11:00). Working days of 8:00 to 20:00: 5h shared (Shanghai 15:00 to 20:00 is Amsterdam 08:00 to 13:00). Check the table above because the gap moves on the dates listed.
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Data comes from the IANA time zone database as built into Node.js. Later rule changes by governments can move these dates.
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