Istanbul → Shanghai: Time Difference
—
How the difference works
Istanbul uses Europe/Istanbul (UTC+3 standard time) and Shanghai uses Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8 standard time) — a standard-time gap of 5 hours ahead of Istanbul. Neither city observes daylight saving time, so the difference stays the same all year.
Distance: about 7,985 km (4,962 mi) great-circle distance.
Istanbul → Shanghai, hour by hour
| Istanbul | Shanghai | Best hours to call |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Shanghai?
In standard time, Shanghai is 5 hours ahead of Istanbul. Neither city observes daylight saving time, so the difference stays the same all year.
When it is 9:00 in Istanbul, what time is it in Shanghai?
In standard time it is 14:00 in Shanghai. During daylight saving periods the answer can move by an hour — the live table on this page always reflects today's rules.
How far is Shanghai from Istanbul?
About 7,985 km (4,962 miles) as the crow flies, computed from city-center coordinates.