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Shanghai to Damascus Converter

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Shanghai9:36 amFri, Sep 4
ShanghaiCST
China · UTC+8
9:36 amFri, Sep 4
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DamascusGMT+3
Syria · UTC+3
4:36 amFri, Sep 4
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Offset

The time difference between Shanghai and Damascus is 5 hours.

5 hours

Shanghai (CST) is ahead of Damascus (GMT+3).

CST: UTC+8

GMT+3: UTC+3

Neither Shanghai nor Damascus is currently observing daylight saving time.

When to schedule

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

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

Suggested time: 3:00 PM Shanghai (10:00 AM Damascus).

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.

Damascus uses GMT+03:00. To call Syria, dial +963.

Damascus is approximately 4,800 miles northwest of Shanghai.

Quick reference

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

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

Daylight saving time

Neither Shanghai nor Damascus 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
5:33 AM
Sunset
6:16 PM
Day length
12h 44m
Damascus
Sunrise
6:12 AM
Sunset
6:58 PM
Day length
12h 47m

Daylight overlap: 7h 5m — 11:12 AM–6:16 PM in Shanghai (6:12 AM–1:16 PM in Damascus). Both locations are in daylight during this window.

Cities in these zones

Other cities in GMT+03:00

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 GMT+03:00

  • ALP
  • DAM

Related conversions

Common conversions

What is 9:00 am Shanghai in Damascus?
9:00 am Shanghai is 4:00 am Damascus.
What is 12:00 pm Shanghai in Damascus?
12:00 pm Shanghai is 7:00 am Damascus.
What is 12:30 pm Shanghai in Damascus?
12:30 pm Shanghai is 7:30 am Damascus.
What is 2:00 pm Shanghai in Damascus?
2:00 pm Shanghai is 9:00 am Damascus.
What is 5:00 pm Shanghai in Damascus?
5:00 pm Shanghai is 12:00 pm Damascus.
What is 11:30 pm Shanghai in Damascus?
11:30 pm Shanghai is 6:30 pm Damascus.