Offset
The time difference between Shanghai and Brazzaville is 7 hours.
Shanghai (CST) is ahead of Brazzaville (GMT+1).
CST: UTC+8
GMT+1: UTC+1
Neither Shanghai nor Brazzaville is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 4 PM–5 PM in Shanghai (9 AM–10 AM in Brazzaville).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 4:00 PM Shanghai (9:00 AM Brazzaville).
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
Republic of the Congo
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Easter SundaySun, Apr 5
- Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- Ascension DayThu, May 14
- Whit MondayMon, May 25
- Reconciliation DayWed, Jun 10
- National DaySat, Aug 15
- All Saints' DaySun, Nov 1
- Republic DaySat, Nov 28
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
About these zones
Shanghai uses China Standard Time (CST). To call China, dial +86.
Brazzaville uses West Africa Time. To call Republic of the Congo, dial +242.
Brazzaville is approximately 7,350 miles west of Shanghai.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Shanghai | Brazzaville | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 5:00 pm | -1 day |
| 1:00 am | 6:00 pm | -1 day |
| 2:00 am | 7:00 pm | -1 day |
| 3:00 am | 8:00 pm | -1 day |
| 4:00 am | 9:00 pm | -1 day |
| 5:00 am | 10:00 pm | -1 day |
| 6:00 am | 11:00 pm | -1 day |
| 7:00 am | 12:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
Daylight saving time
Neither Shanghai nor Brazzaville 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
- 5:05 AM
- Sunset
- 6:58 PM
- Day length
- 13h 53m
- Sunrise
- 6:09 AM
- Sunset
- 6:03 PM
- Day length
- 11h 54m
Daylight overlap: 5h 49m — 1:09 PM–6:58 PM in Shanghai (6:09 AM–11:58 AM in Brazzaville). 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 West Africa Time
- BZV
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Shanghai in Brazzaville?
- 9:00 am Shanghai is 2:00 am Brazzaville.
- What is 12:00 pm Shanghai in Brazzaville?
- 12:00 pm Shanghai is 5:00 am Brazzaville.
- What is 12:30 pm Shanghai in Brazzaville?
- 12:30 pm Shanghai is 5:30 am Brazzaville.
- What is 2:00 pm Shanghai in Brazzaville?
- 2:00 pm Shanghai is 7:00 am Brazzaville.
- What is 5:00 pm Shanghai in Brazzaville?
- 5:00 pm Shanghai is 10:00 am Brazzaville.
- What is 11:30 pm Shanghai in Brazzaville?
- 11:30 pm Shanghai is 4:30 pm Brazzaville.