Time difference between Istanbul and Shanghai

Shanghai is 5 hours ahead of Istanbul.

Türkiye · Türkiye Standard Time

3:35 AM

Thursday, November 12, 2026

China · China Standard Time

8:35 AM

Thursday, November 12, 2026

Istanbul to Shanghai time converter

Green rows are office hours in both places; light green rows are when both are awake.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Shanghai?

Shanghai is 5 hours ahead of Istanbul. Istanbul is on UTC+3 and Shanghai is on UTC+8.

What time is it in Shanghai when it is 9 AM in Istanbul?

When it is 9:00 AM in Istanbul, it is 2:00 PM in Shanghai.

When is the best time to call Shanghai from Istanbul?

The best time to call or meet is 9:00 AM–1:00 PM in Istanbul (2:00 PM–6:00 PM in Shanghai), when both places are in normal office hours.

Which days are working days in both Istanbul and Shanghai?

Both Istanbul and Shanghai usually work Monday to Friday.

Does the time difference between Istanbul and Shanghai change?

No. Neither Istanbul nor Shanghai changes its clocks in a way that affects the difference, so it stays the same all year.

Istanbul is 5 hours behind Shanghai. More: time in Istanbul · time in Shanghai