Offset
The time difference between Maputo and Shanghai is 6 hours.
Maputo (GMT+2) is behind Shanghai (CST).
GMT+2: UTC+2
CST: UTC+8
Neither Maputo nor Shanghai is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–11 AM in Maputo (3 PM–5 PM in Shanghai).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 10:00 AM Maputo (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.
Mozambique
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Heroes's DayTue, Feb 3
- Women's DayTue, Apr 7
- Worker's DayFri, May 1
- Independence DayThu, Jun 25
- Victory DayMon, Sep 7
- Revolution DayFri, Sep 25
- Day of Peace and ReconciliationSun, Oct 4
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
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
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Maputo | Shanghai | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 12:00 am | +1 day |
| 7:00 pm | 1:00 am | +1 day |
| 8:00 pm | 2:00 am | +1 day |
| 9:00 pm | 3:00 am | +1 day |
| 10:00 pm | 4:00 am | +1 day |
| 11:00 pm | 5:00 am | +1 day |
Daylight saving time
Neither Maputo 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
- 6:34 AM
- Sunset
- 5:20 PM
- Day length
- 10h 46m
- Sunrise
- 5:06 AM
- Sunset
- 6:57 PM
- Day length
- 13h 51m
Daylight overlap: 6h 23m — 6:34 AM–12:57 PM in Maputo (12:34 PM–6:57 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 Central Africa Time
- MPM
Airports in China Standard Time
- PVG
- SHA
- PEK
- PKX
- SZX
- CAN
- FUO
- CTU
- TFU
- TSN
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Maputo in Shanghai?
- 9:00 am Maputo is 3:00 pm Shanghai.
- What is 12:00 pm Maputo in Shanghai?
- 12:00 pm Maputo is 6:00 pm Shanghai.
- What is 12:30 pm Maputo in Shanghai?
- 12:30 pm Maputo is 6:30 pm Shanghai.
- What is 2:00 pm Maputo in Shanghai?
- 2:00 pm Maputo is 8:00 pm Shanghai.
- What is 5:00 pm Maputo in Shanghai?
- 5:00 pm Maputo is 11:00 pm Shanghai.
- What is 11:30 pm Maputo in Shanghai?
- 11:30 pm Maputo is 5:30 am Shanghai, the next day.