Time Difference between Beijing and Shanghai

Beijing, China and Shanghai, China are separated by a time difference of 0 hours. When it's noon in Beijing, it's the same time in Shanghai.

Beijing operates on Asia/Shanghai timezone, while Shanghai uses Asia/Shanghai. Both cities may observe Daylight Saving Time at different dates, which can temporarily change the time difference by an hour.

Best Time to Call

With only 0 hours difference, scheduling calls between Beijing and Shanghai is relatively easy.

Flight Considerations

The distance between Beijing and Shanghai is approximately 1,067 km. A direct flight typically takes around 2.3 hours. When traveling, remember that your arrival time will be in local time. Use our Flight Time Calculator for accurate arrival predictions.