Offset
The time difference between Shanghai and Kallakurichi is 2.5 hours.
Shanghai (CST) is ahead of Kallakurichi (IST).
CST: UTC+8
IST: UTC+5:30
Neither Shanghai nor Kallakurichi is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 12 PM–5 PM in Shanghai (9 AM–2 PM in Kallakurichi).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 2:00 PM Shanghai (11:30 AM Kallakurichi).
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.
Kallakurichi uses India Standard Time (IST). To call India, dial +91.
Kallakurichi is approximately 3,000 miles west of Shanghai.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Shanghai | Kallakurichi | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 9:30 pm | -1 day |
| 1:00 am | 10:30 pm | -1 day |
| 2:00 am | 11:30 pm | -1 day |
| 3:00 am | 12:30 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 1:30 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 2:30 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 3:30 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 4:30 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 5:30 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 6:30 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 7:30 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 8:30 am | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 9:30 am | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 10:30 am | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 11:30 am | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 12:30 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 1:30 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 2:30 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 3:30 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 4:30 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 5:30 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 6:30 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 7:30 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 8:30 pm | Same day |
Daylight saving time
Neither Shanghai nor Kallakurichi 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
- 6:00 AM
- Sunset
- 6:43 PM
- Day length
- 12h 43m
Daylight overlap: 10h 28m — 8:30 AM–6:58 PM in Shanghai (6:00 AM–4:28 PM in Kallakurichi). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Other cities in China Standard Time
Other cities in India 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 India Standard Time
- BOM
- NMI
- DEL
- BLR
- HYD
- AMD
- MAA
- CCU
- STV
- PNQ
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Shanghai in Kallakurichi?
- 9:00 am Shanghai is 6:30 am Kallakurichi.
- What is 12:00 pm Shanghai in Kallakurichi?
- 12:00 pm Shanghai is 9:30 am Kallakurichi.
- What is 12:30 pm Shanghai in Kallakurichi?
- 12:30 pm Shanghai is 10:00 am Kallakurichi.
- What is 2:00 pm Shanghai in Kallakurichi?
- 2:00 pm Shanghai is 11:30 am Kallakurichi.
- What is 5:00 pm Shanghai in Kallakurichi?
- 5:00 pm Shanghai is 2:30 pm Kallakurichi.
- What is 11:30 pm Shanghai in Kallakurichi?
- 11:30 pm Shanghai is 9:00 pm Kallakurichi.