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Islamabad to Shanghai Converter

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Islamabad1:48 pmThu, Jul 23
IslamabadPKT
Pakistan · UTC+5
1:48 pmThu, Jul 23
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ShanghaiCST
China · UTC+8
4:48 pmThu, Jul 23
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Offset

The time difference between Islamabad and Shanghai is 3 hours.

3 hours

Islamabad (PKT) is behind Shanghai (CST).

PKT: UTC+5

CST: UTC+8

Neither Islamabad nor Shanghai is currently observing daylight saving time.

When to schedule

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

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

Suggested time: 11:00 AM Islamabad (2:00 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.

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

Islamabad uses Pakistan Standard Time (PKT). To call Pakistan, dial +92.

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

Shanghai is approximately 2,800 miles east of Islamabad.

Quick reference

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

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

Daylight saving time

Neither Islamabad 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

Islamabad
Sunrise
5:14 AM
Sunset
7:16 PM
Day length
14h 2m
Shanghai
Sunrise
5:06 AM
Sunset
6:57 PM
Day length
13h 51m

Daylight overlap: 10h 43m — 5:14 AM–3:57 PM in Islamabad (8:14 AM–6:57 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 Pakistan Standard Time

  • LHE
  • KHI
  • PEW
  • LYP
  • ISB
  • SKT
  • MUX
  • UET

Airports in China Standard Time

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

Related conversions

Common conversions

What is 9:00 am Islamabad in Shanghai?
9:00 am Islamabad is 12:00 pm Shanghai.
What is 12:00 pm Islamabad in Shanghai?
12:00 pm Islamabad is 3:00 pm Shanghai.
What is 12:30 pm Islamabad in Shanghai?
12:30 pm Islamabad is 3:30 pm Shanghai.
What is 2:00 pm Islamabad in Shanghai?
2:00 pm Islamabad is 5:00 pm Shanghai.
What is 5:00 pm Islamabad in Shanghai?
5:00 pm Islamabad is 8:00 pm Shanghai.
What is 11:30 pm Islamabad in Shanghai?
11:30 pm Islamabad is 2:30 am Shanghai, the next day.