Time Difference between Moscow and Shanghai

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

Moscow operates on Europe/Moscow 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 Moscow.

Flight Considerations

The distance between Moscow and Shanghai is approximately 6,817 km. A direct flight typically takes around 9 hours. When traveling, remember that your arrival time will be in local time. Use our Flight Time Calculator for accurate arrival predictions.