Istanbul, Turkey Shanghai, China
Compare time between Istanbul and Shanghai
Frequently Asked Questions
Istanbul is in the +03 timezone (UTC+3) and Shanghai is in the CST timezone (UTC+8). The time difference between them is 5 hours.
Use the timeline above to find overlapping business hours between Istanbul and Shanghai. The "Best time to meet" card highlights the window where both cities are within working hours (9 AM – 6 PM local time).
Neither Istanbul nor Shanghai observes Daylight Saving Time, so the time difference remains constant throughout the year.
Click the pencil icon next to the Istanbul clock and type any time. The Shanghai clock will update instantly, showing the exact corresponding time. You can also pick a date to account for DST changes.