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Shanghai to Kolkata time
Use TimeInOne to convert any local time in Shanghai, China to the corresponding time in Kolkata, India.
The conversion uses Asia/Shanghai and Asia/Kolkata, including date-specific seasonal clock changes.
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Shanghai to Kolkata Time Converter
Convert Shanghai, China time to Kolkata, India. Compare local times, working hours and recommended meeting slots.
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About Shanghai and Kolkata
Compare location details, time zones, populations and coordinates for both cities.
City information
Shanghai
China
- Country
- China
- CN
- Population
- 24,874,500
- Time zone
- Asia/Shanghai
- Coordinates
- 31.2222° N
- 121.4581° E
City information
Kolkata
India
- Country
- India
- IN
- Population
- 4,631,392
- Time zone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Coordinates
- 22.5626° N
- 88.3630° E
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FAQ
Shanghai to Kolkata time FAQ
Common questions about the time difference, daylight-saving rules and meeting hours between Shanghai and Kolkata.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Kolkata?
Kolkata is 2.5 hours behind Shanghai. The exact difference can change during the year when one location changes its clocks before the other.
Is Kolkata ahead of Shanghai?
No. Kolkata is currently 2.5 hours behind Shanghai.
What time is 9:00 AM in Shanghai in Kolkata?
When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 6:30:00 AM in Kolkata on the current reference date. The result can differ during another part of the year because of daylight-saving changes.
Do Shanghai and Kolkata observe daylight saving time?
Shanghai, China does not normally use a seasonal daylight-saving offset. Kolkata, India does not normally use a seasonal daylight-saving offset. TimeInOne uses the IANA zones Asia/Shanghai and Asia/Kolkata for date-specific conversions.
What is the best meeting time between Shanghai and Kolkata?
The next recommended working-hours overlap is 1:30 PM in Shanghai and 11:00 AM in Kolkata, on Mon, Aug 17.