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Chennai is 2.5 hours behind Shanghai

Best overlap: 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM in Shanghai is 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM in Chennai.

If you set up a recurring sync, 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM in Shanghai (8:30 AM to 3:30 PM in Chennai) is the natural home for it. With 7 hours of daily overlap, these two cities are an easy pairing; almost any reasonable hour works.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Chennai?
Chennai is 2.5 hours behind Shanghai.
What are the best overlapping working hours between Shanghai and Chennai?
The best time to meet is between 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM in Shanghai, which corresponds to 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM in Chennai.
How many hours overlap between Shanghai and Chennai during a typical workday?
There are about 7 overlapping hours per day.
Does Daylight Saving Time affect the time difference between Shanghai and Chennai?
Neither Shanghai nor Chennai observes Daylight Saving Time, so the time difference remains consistent year-round.

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