Offset
The time difference between Shanghai and Rawalpindi is 3 hours.
Shanghai (CST) is ahead of Rawalpindi (PKT).
CST: UTC+8
PKT: UTC+5
Neither Shanghai nor Rawalpindi is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 12 PM–5 PM in Shanghai (9 AM–2 PM in Rawalpindi).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 2:00 PM Shanghai (11:00 AM Rawalpindi).
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.
Rawalpindi uses Pakistan Standard Time (PKT). To call Pakistan, dial +92.
Rawalpindi is approximately 2,800 miles west of Shanghai.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Shanghai | Rawalpindi | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 9:00 pm | -1 day |
| 1:00 am | 10:00 pm | -1 day |
| 2:00 am | 11:00 pm | -1 day |
| 3:00 am | 12:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
Daylight saving time
Neither Shanghai nor Rawalpindi 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
- 5:06 AM
- Sunset
- 6:56 PM
- Day length
- 13h 50m
- Sunrise
- 5:14 AM
- Sunset
- 7:16 PM
- Day length
- 14h 2m
Cities in these zones
Other cities in China Standard Time
Other cities in Pakistan 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 Pakistan Standard Time
- LHE
- KHI
- PEW
- LYP
- ISB
- SKT
- MUX
- UET
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Shanghai in Rawalpindi?
- 9:00 am Shanghai is 6:00 am Rawalpindi.
- What is 12:00 pm Shanghai in Rawalpindi?
- 12:00 pm Shanghai is 9:00 am Rawalpindi.
- What is 12:30 pm Shanghai in Rawalpindi?
- 12:30 pm Shanghai is 9:30 am Rawalpindi.
- What is 2:00 pm Shanghai in Rawalpindi?
- 2:00 pm Shanghai is 11:00 am Rawalpindi.
- What is 5:00 pm Shanghai in Rawalpindi?
- 5:00 pm Shanghai is 2:00 pm Rawalpindi.
- What is 11:30 pm Shanghai in Rawalpindi?
- 11:30 pm Shanghai is 8:30 pm Rawalpindi.