Offset
The time difference between Shanghai and Nizhniy Novgorod is 5 hours.
Shanghai (CST) is ahead of Nizhniy Novgorod (MSK).
CST: UTC+8
MSK: UTC+3
Neither Shanghai nor Nizhniy Novgorod is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 2 PM–5 PM in Shanghai (9 AM–12 PM in Nizhniy Novgorod).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 3:00 PM Shanghai (10:00 AM Nizhniy Novgorod).
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
Russia
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- New Year holidayFri, Jan 2
- New Year holidaySat, Jan 3
- New Year holidaySun, Jan 4
- New Year holidayMon, Jan 5
- New Year holidayTue, Jan 6
- Christmas Day (Orthodox)Wed, Jan 7
- Defender of the Fatherland DayMon, Feb 23
- International Women's DaySun, Mar 8
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- Victory DaySat, May 9
- Russia DayFri, Jun 12
- Unity DayWed, Nov 4
About these zones
Shanghai uses China Standard Time (CST). To call China, dial +86.
Nizhniy Novgorod uses Moscow Time (MSK). To call Russia, dial +7.
Nizhniy Novgorod is approximately 4,000 miles northwest of Shanghai.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Shanghai | Nizhniy Novgorod | 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 Nizhniy Novgorod 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
- 4:50 AM
- Sunset
- 6:58 PM
- Day length
- 14h 8m
- Sunrise
- 3:17 AM
- Sunset
- 8:51 PM
- Day length
- 17h 34m
Daylight overlap: 10h 41m — 8:17 AM–6:58 PM in Shanghai (3:17 AM–1:58 PM in Nizhniy Novgorod). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Other cities in China Standard Time
Other cities in Moscow 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 Moscow Time
- DME
- SVO
- VKO
- ZIA
- LED
- GOJ
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Shanghai in Nizhniy Novgorod?
- 9:00 am Shanghai is 4:00 am Nizhniy Novgorod.
- What is 12:00 pm Shanghai in Nizhniy Novgorod?
- 12:00 pm Shanghai is 7:00 am Nizhniy Novgorod.
- What is 12:30 pm Shanghai in Nizhniy Novgorod?
- 12:30 pm Shanghai is 7:30 am Nizhniy Novgorod.
- What is 2:00 pm Shanghai in Nizhniy Novgorod?
- 2:00 pm Shanghai is 9:00 am Nizhniy Novgorod.
- What is 5:00 pm Shanghai in Nizhniy Novgorod?
- 5:00 pm Shanghai is 12:00 pm Nizhniy Novgorod.
- What is 11:30 pm Shanghai in Nizhniy Novgorod?
- 11:30 pm Shanghai is 6:30 pm Nizhniy Novgorod.