Time difference between Shanghai and Istanbul

Istanbul is 5 hours behind Shanghai.

China · China Standard Time

8:47 AM

Thursday, November 12, 2026

Türkiye · Türkiye Standard Time

3:47 AM

Thursday, November 12, 2026

Shanghai to Istanbul time converter

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

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Istanbul?

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

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 4:00 AM in Istanbul.

When is the best time to call Istanbul from Shanghai?

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

Which days are working days in both Shanghai and Istanbul?

Both Shanghai and Istanbul usually work Monday to Friday.

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Istanbul change?

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

Shanghai is 5 hours ahead of Istanbul. More: time in Shanghai · time in Istanbul