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Helsinki to Shanghai Converter

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Helsinki3:55 amSun, Jul 19
HelsinkiEEST
Finland · UTC+3
3:55 amSun, Jul 19
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ShanghaiCST
China · UTC+8
8:55 amSun, Jul 19
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Offset

The time difference between Helsinki and Shanghai is 5 hours.

5 hours

Helsinki (EEST) is behind Shanghai (CST).

EEST: UTC+3

CST: UTC+8

Helsinki is currently observing daylight saving time; Shanghai is not.

When to schedule

Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–12 PM in Helsinki (2 PM–5 PM in Shanghai).

Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.

Suggested time: 10:00 AM Helsinki (3:00 PM Shanghai).

This window may shift by an hour during daylight saving time.

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.

Finland

  • New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
  • EpiphanyTue, Jan 6
  • Good FridayFri, Apr 3
  • Easter SundaySun, Apr 5
  • Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
  • May DayFri, May 1
  • Ascension DayThu, May 14
  • PentecostSun, May 24
  • Midsummer EveFri, Jun 19
  • Midsummer DaySat, Jun 20
  • All Saints' DaySat, Oct 31
  • Independence DaySun, Dec 6
  • Christmas EveThu, Dec 24
  • Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
  • St. Stephen's DaySat, Dec 26

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

Helsinki uses Eastern European Time (EET, or EEST). To call Finland, dial +358.

Shanghai uses China Standard Time (CST). To call China, dial +86.

Shanghai is approximately 4,600 miles east of Helsinki.

Quick reference

Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.

HelsinkiShanghaiDay
12:00 am5:00 amSame day
1:00 am6:00 amSame day
2:00 am7:00 amSame day
3:00 am8:00 amSame day
4:00 am9:00 amSame day
5:00 am10:00 amSame day
6:00 am11:00 amSame day
7:00 am12:00 pmSame day
8:00 am1:00 pmSame day
9:00 am2:00 pmSame day
10:00 am3:00 pmSame day
11:00 am4:00 pmSame day
12:00 pm5:00 pmSame day
1:00 pm6:00 pmSame day
2:00 pm7:00 pmSame day
3:00 pm8:00 pmSame day
4:00 pm9:00 pmSame day
5:00 pm10:00 pmSame day
6:00 pm11:00 pmSame day
7:00 pm12:00 am+1 day
8:00 pm1:00 am+1 day
9:00 pm2:00 am+1 day
10:00 pm3:00 am+1 day
11:00 pm4:00 am+1 day

Daylight saving time

Helsinki observes daylight saving time; Shanghai does not. The offset between the two zones changes when Helsinki transitions: on Sunday, October 25, 2026, clocks fall back from EEST to EET.

See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.

Daylight today

Helsinki
Sunrise
4:30 AM
Sunset
10:24 PM
Day length
17h 53m
Shanghai
Sunrise
5:03 AM
Sunset
6:59 PM
Day length
13h 56m

Daylight overlap: 9h 28m — 4:30 AM–1:59 PM in Helsinki (9:30 AM–6:59 PM in Shanghai). Both locations are in daylight during this window.

Cities in these zones

Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.

Airports in these zones

Airports in Eastern European Time

  • HEL

Airports in China Standard Time

  • PVG
  • SHA
  • PEK
  • PKX
  • SZX
  • CAN
  • FUO
  • CTU
  • TFU
  • TSN

Related conversions

Common conversions

What is 9:00 am Helsinki in Shanghai?
9:00 am Helsinki is 2:00 pm Shanghai.
What is 12:00 pm Helsinki in Shanghai?
12:00 pm Helsinki is 5:00 pm Shanghai.
What is 12:30 pm Helsinki in Shanghai?
12:30 pm Helsinki is 5:30 pm Shanghai.
What is 2:00 pm Helsinki in Shanghai?
2:00 pm Helsinki is 7:00 pm Shanghai.
What is 5:00 pm Helsinki in Shanghai?
5:00 pm Helsinki is 10:00 pm Shanghai.
What is 11:30 pm Helsinki in Shanghai?
11:30 pm Helsinki is 4:30 am Shanghai, the next day.