Time Difference between Istanbul and Shanghai

Istanbul, Turkey and Shanghai, China are separated by a time difference of 5 hours. When it's noon in Istanbul, it's 5 hours later in Shanghai.

Istanbul operates on Europe/Istanbul 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

To catch business hours in both cities, consider scheduling calls during early morning in Istanbul.

Flight Considerations

The distance between Istanbul and Shanghai is approximately 7,986 km. A direct flight typically takes around 10.4 hours. When traveling, remember that your arrival time will be in local time. Use our Flight Time Calculator for accurate arrival predictions.