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Shanghai to Pretoria Converter

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Shanghai2:17 pmTue, Jun 9
ShanghaiCST
China · UTC+8
2:17 pmTue, Jun 9
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PretoriaSAST
South Africa · UTC+2
8:17 amTue, Jun 9
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Offset

The time difference between Shanghai and Pretoria is 6 hours.

6 hours

Shanghai (CST) is ahead of Pretoria (SAST).

CST: UTC+8

SAST: UTC+2

Neither Shanghai nor Pretoria is currently observing daylight saving time.

When to schedule

Business-hours overlap: 3 PM–5 PM in Shanghai (9 AM–11 AM in Pretoria).

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

Suggested time: 4:00 PM Shanghai (10:00 AM Pretoria).

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

South Africa

  • New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
  • Human Rights DaySat, Mar 21
  • Good FridayFri, Apr 3
  • Family DayMon, Apr 6
  • Freedom DayMon, Apr 27
  • Workers' DayFri, May 1
  • Youth DayTue, Jun 16
  • National Women's DayMon, Aug 10
  • Heritage DayThu, Sep 24
  • Day of ReconciliationWed, Dec 16
  • Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
  • Day of GoodwillSat, Dec 26

About these zones

Shanghai uses China Standard Time (CST). To call China, dial +86.

Pretoria uses South Africa Time (SAST). To call South Africa, dial +27.

Pretoria is approximately 7,300 miles west of Shanghai.

Quick reference

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

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

Daylight saving time

Neither Shanghai nor Pretoria 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
4:51 AM
Sunset
6:58 PM
Day length
14h 7m
Pretoria
Sunrise
6:50 AM
Sunset
5:24 PM
Day length
10h 34m

Daylight overlap: 6h 8m — 12:50 PM–6:58 PM in Shanghai (6:50 AM–12:58 PM in Pretoria). Both locations are in daylight during this window.

Cities in these zones

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Airports in these zones

Airports in China Standard Time

  • PVG
  • SHA
  • PEK
  • PKX
  • SZX
  • CAN
  • FUO
  • CTU
  • TFU
  • TSN

Airports in South Africa Time

  • HLA
  • JNB
  • CPT
  • DUR

Related conversions

Common conversions

What is 9:00 am Shanghai in Pretoria?
9:00 am Shanghai is 3:00 am Pretoria.
What is 12:00 pm Shanghai in Pretoria?
12:00 pm Shanghai is 6:00 am Pretoria.
What is 12:30 pm Shanghai in Pretoria?
12:30 pm Shanghai is 6:30 am Pretoria.
What is 2:00 pm Shanghai in Pretoria?
2:00 pm Shanghai is 8:00 am Pretoria.
What is 5:00 pm Shanghai in Pretoria?
5:00 pm Shanghai is 11:00 am Pretoria.
What is 11:30 pm Shanghai in Pretoria?
11:30 pm Shanghai is 5:30 pm Pretoria.