Offset
The time difference between Shanghai and Antananarivo is 5 hours.
Shanghai (CST) is ahead of Antananarivo (GMT+3).
CST: UTC+8
GMT+3: UTC+3
Neither Shanghai nor Antananarivo is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 2 PM–5 PM in Shanghai (9 AM–12 PM in Antananarivo).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 3:00 PM Shanghai (10:00 AM Antananarivo).
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
Madagascar
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Martyrs' DaySun, Mar 29
- Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- Ascension DayThu, May 14
- Whit MondayMon, May 25
- Independence DayFri, Jun 26
- Assumption DaySat, Aug 15
- All Saints' DaySun, Nov 1
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
About these zones
Shanghai uses China Standard Time (CST). To call China, dial +86.
Antananarivo uses East Africa Time. To call Madagascar, dial +261.
Antananarivo is approximately 6,000 miles southwest of Shanghai.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Shanghai | Antananarivo | 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 Antananarivo 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
- 5:06 AM
- Sunset
- 6:57 PM
- Day length
- 13h 51m
- Sunrise
- 6:22 AM
- Sunset
- 5:32 PM
- Day length
- 11h 10m
Daylight overlap: 7h 35m — 11:22 AM–6:57 PM in Shanghai (6:22 AM–1:57 PM in Antananarivo). 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
- TNR
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Shanghai in Antananarivo?
- 9:00 am Shanghai is 4:00 am Antananarivo.
- What is 12:00 pm Shanghai in Antananarivo?
- 12:00 pm Shanghai is 7:00 am Antananarivo.
- What is 12:30 pm Shanghai in Antananarivo?
- 12:30 pm Shanghai is 7:30 am Antananarivo.
- What is 2:00 pm Shanghai in Antananarivo?
- 2:00 pm Shanghai is 9:00 am Antananarivo.
- What is 5:00 pm Shanghai in Antananarivo?
- 5:00 pm Shanghai is 12:00 pm Antananarivo.
- What is 11:30 pm Shanghai in Antananarivo?
- 11:30 pm Shanghai is 6:30 pm Antananarivo.