Vancouver → Shanghai: Time Difference
Shanghai is 15 hours ahead of Vancouver.
How the difference works
Vancouver uses America/Vancouver (UTC-8 standard time) and Shanghai uses Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8 standard time) — a standard-time gap of 16 hours ahead of Vancouver. Vancouver observes daylight saving time while Shanghai does not, so the difference shifts by one hour twice a year.
Distance: about 9,025 km (5,608 mi) great-circle distance.
Vancouver → Shanghai, hour by hour
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Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Vancouver and Shanghai?
In standard time, Shanghai is 16 hours ahead of Vancouver. Vancouver observes daylight saving time while Shanghai does not, so the difference shifts by one hour twice a year.
When it is 9:00 in Vancouver, what time is it in Shanghai?
In standard time it is 01:00 the next day 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 Vancouver?
About 9,025 km (5,608 miles) as the crow flies, computed from city-center coordinates.