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Kaohsiung to Shanghai Converter

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Kaohsiung12:03 pmSun, Jul 19
KaohsiungGMT+8
Taiwan · UTC+8
12:03 pmSun, Jul 19
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Offset

There is no time difference between Kaohsiung and Shanghai.

Same time

Kaohsiung (GMT+8) is currently the same time as Shanghai (CST).

GMT+8: UTC+8

CST: UTC+8

Neither Kaohsiung nor Shanghai is currently observing daylight saving time.

When to schedule

Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–5 PM in Kaohsiung (9 AM–5 PM in Shanghai).

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

Suggested time: 1:00 PM Kaohsiung (1:00 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

Kaohsiung uses Taiwan Standard Time. To call Taiwan, dial +886.

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

Shanghai is approximately 600 miles north of Kaohsiung.

Quick reference

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

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

Daylight saving time

Neither Kaohsiung 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

Kaohsiung
Sunrise
5:25 AM
Sunset
6:46 PM
Day length
13h 21m
Shanghai
Sunrise
5:03 AM
Sunset
6:59 PM
Day length
13h 56m

Daylight overlap: 13h 21m — 5:25 AM–6:46 PM in Kaohsiung (5:25 AM–6:46 PM in Shanghai). Both locations are in daylight during this window.

Cities in these zones

Other cities in Taiwan Standard Time

Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.

Airports in these zones

Airports in Taiwan Standard Time

  • TPE
  • TSA
  • RMQ
  • KHH
  • TNN

Airports in China Standard Time

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

Related conversions

Common conversions

What is 9:00 am Kaohsiung in Shanghai?
9:00 am Kaohsiung is 9:00 am Shanghai.
What is 12:00 pm Kaohsiung in Shanghai?
12:00 pm Kaohsiung is 12:00 pm Shanghai.
What is 12:30 pm Kaohsiung in Shanghai?
12:30 pm Kaohsiung is 12:30 pm Shanghai.
What is 2:00 pm Kaohsiung in Shanghai?
2:00 pm Kaohsiung is 2:00 pm Shanghai.
What is 5:00 pm Kaohsiung in Shanghai?
5:00 pm Kaohsiung is 5:00 pm Shanghai.
What is 11:30 pm Kaohsiung in Shanghai?
11:30 pm Kaohsiung is 11:30 pm Shanghai.