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Shanghai to Almaty Converter

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Shanghai8:57 amMon, Jul 20
ShanghaiCST
China · UTC+8
8:57 amMon, Jul 20
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AlmatyGMT+5
Kazakhstan · UTC+5
5:57 amMon, Jul 20
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Offset

The time difference between Shanghai and Almaty is 3 hours.

3 hours

Shanghai (CST) is ahead of Almaty (GMT+5).

CST: UTC+8

GMT+5: UTC+5

Neither Shanghai nor Almaty is currently observing daylight saving time.

When to schedule

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

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

Suggested time: 2:00 PM Shanghai (11:00 AM Almaty).

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

Kazakhstan

  • New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
  • New Year's DayFri, Jan 2
  • International Women's DaySun, Mar 8
  • Nauryz MeyramySat, Mar 21
  • Nauryz MeyramySun, Mar 22
  • Nauryz MeyramyMon, Mar 23
  • Kazakhstan People's Unity DayFri, May 1
  • Defender of the Fatherland DayThu, May 7
  • Great Patriotic War Against Fascism Victory DaySat, May 9
  • Capital City DayMon, Jul 6
  • Constitution DaySun, Aug 30
  • Republic DaySun, Oct 25
  • Independence DayWed, Dec 16

About these zones

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

Almaty uses Kazakhstan Time. To call Kazakhstan, dial +7.

Almaty is approximately 2,550 miles northwest of Shanghai.

Quick reference

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

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

Daylight saving time

Neither Shanghai nor Almaty 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

Shanghai
Sunrise
5:04 AM
Sunset
6:58 PM
Day length
13h 55m
Almaty
Sunrise
4:31 AM
Sunset
7:28 PM
Day length
14h 57m

Daylight overlap: 11h 28m — 7:31 AM–6:58 PM in Shanghai (4:31 AM–3:58 PM in Almaty). 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 China Standard Time

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

Airports in Kazakhstan Time

  • ALA

Related conversions

Common conversions

What is 9:00 am Shanghai in Almaty?
9:00 am Shanghai is 6:00 am Almaty.
What is 12:00 pm Shanghai in Almaty?
12:00 pm Shanghai is 9:00 am Almaty.
What is 12:30 pm Shanghai in Almaty?
12:30 pm Shanghai is 9:30 am Almaty.
What is 2:00 pm Shanghai in Almaty?
2:00 pm Shanghai is 11:00 am Almaty.
What is 5:00 pm Shanghai in Almaty?
5:00 pm Shanghai is 2:00 pm Almaty.
What is 11:30 pm Shanghai in Almaty?
11:30 pm Shanghai is 8:30 pm Almaty.