Offset
The time difference between Shanghai and Addis Ababa is 5 hours.
Shanghai (CST) is ahead of Addis Ababa (EAT).
CST: UTC+8
EAT: UTC+3
Neither Shanghai nor Addis Ababa is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 2 PM–5 PM in Shanghai (9 AM–12 PM in Addis Ababa).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 3:00 PM Shanghai (10:00 AM Addis Ababa).
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
Shanghai uses China Standard Time (CST). To call China, dial +86.
Addis Ababa uses East Africa Time (EAT). To call Ethiopia, dial +251.
Addis Ababa is approximately 5,450 miles west of Shanghai.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Shanghai | Addis Ababa | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 7:00 pm | -1 day |
| 1:00 am | 8:00 pm | -1 day |
| 2:00 am | 9:00 pm | -1 day |
| 3:00 am | 10:00 pm | -1 day |
| 4:00 am | 11:00 pm | -1 day |
| 5:00 am | 12:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
Daylight saving time
Neither Shanghai nor Addis Ababa 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
- 4:50 AM
- Sunset
- 6:58 PM
- Day length
- 14h 8m
- Sunrise
- 6:06 AM
- Sunset
- 6:44 PM
- Day length
- 12h 38m
Daylight overlap: 7h 52m — 11:06 AM–6:58 PM in Shanghai (6:06 AM–1:58 PM in Addis Ababa). 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 China Standard Time
- PVG
- SHA
- PEK
- PKX
- SZX
- CAN
- FUO
- CTU
- TFU
- TSN
Airports in East Africa Time
- ADD
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Shanghai in Addis Ababa?
- 9:00 am Shanghai is 4:00 am Addis Ababa.
- What is 12:00 pm Shanghai in Addis Ababa?
- 12:00 pm Shanghai is 7:00 am Addis Ababa.
- What is 12:30 pm Shanghai in Addis Ababa?
- 12:30 pm Shanghai is 7:30 am Addis Ababa.
- What is 2:00 pm Shanghai in Addis Ababa?
- 2:00 pm Shanghai is 9:00 am Addis Ababa.
- What is 5:00 pm Shanghai in Addis Ababa?
- 5:00 pm Shanghai is 12:00 pm Addis Ababa.
- What is 11:30 pm Shanghai in Addis Ababa?
- 11:30 pm Shanghai is 6:30 pm Addis Ababa.