Offset
The time difference between Benin City and Shanghai is 7 hours.
Benin City (WAT) is behind Shanghai (CST).
WAT: UTC+1
CST: UTC+8
Neither Benin City nor Shanghai is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–10 AM in Benin City (4 PM–5 PM in Shanghai).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 9:00 AM Benin City (4:00 PM Shanghai).
Public holidays in 2026
National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.
Nigeria
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
- Workers' DayFri, May 1
- Children's DayWed, May 27
- Democracy DayFri, Jun 12
- National DayThu, Oct 1
- National Youth DaySun, Nov 1
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
- Boxing DayMon, Dec 28
China
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Chinese New Year (Spring Festival)Tue, Feb 17
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- Dragon Boat FestivalFri, Jun 19
- Mid-Autumn FestivalFri, Sep 25
- National DayThu, Oct 1
About these zones
Benin City uses West Africa Time (WAT). To call Nigeria, dial +234.
Shanghai uses China Standard Time (CST). To call China, dial +86.
Shanghai is approximately 7,500 miles northeast of Benin City.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Benin City | Shanghai | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 12:00 am | +1 day |
| 6:00 pm | 1:00 am | +1 day |
| 7:00 pm | 2:00 am | +1 day |
| 8:00 pm | 3:00 am | +1 day |
| 9:00 pm | 4:00 am | +1 day |
| 10:00 pm | 5:00 am | +1 day |
| 11:00 pm | 6:00 am | +1 day |
Daylight saving time
Neither Benin City nor Shanghai observes daylight saving time. The offset between these zones remains constant year-round.
See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.
Daylight today
- Sunrise
- 6:32 AM
- Sunset
- 6:58 PM
- Day length
- 12h 26m
- Sunrise
- 5:05 AM
- Sunset
- 6:58 PM
- Day length
- 13h 53m
Daylight overlap: 5h 26m — 6:32 AM–11:58 AM in Benin City (1:32 PM–6:58 PM in Shanghai). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Other cities in China Standard Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in West Africa Time
- LOS
- KAN
- IBA
- ABV
- PHC
- KAD
- BNI
- ABB
Airports in China Standard Time
- PVG
- SHA
- PEK
- PKX
- SZX
- CAN
- FUO
- CTU
- TFU
- TSN
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Benin City in Shanghai?
- 9:00 am Benin City is 4:00 pm Shanghai.
- What is 12:00 pm Benin City in Shanghai?
- 12:00 pm Benin City is 7:00 pm Shanghai.
- What is 12:30 pm Benin City in Shanghai?
- 12:30 pm Benin City is 7:30 pm Shanghai.
- What is 2:00 pm Benin City in Shanghai?
- 2:00 pm Benin City is 9:00 pm Shanghai.
- What is 5:00 pm Benin City in Shanghai?
- 5:00 pm Benin City is 12:00 am Shanghai, the next day.
- What is 11:30 pm Benin City in Shanghai?
- 11:30 pm Benin City is 6:30 am Shanghai, the next day.