Phuket to Shanghai Time Difference
Shanghai is 1 hour ahead of Phuket. When it is noon in Phuket, it is 13:00 in Shanghai.
Bangkok (UTC+7) → Shanghai (UTC+8)
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When it's 00:00 in Phuket, it's 01:00 in Shanghai
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🤝 Best Meeting Times
Phuket & Shanghai✓ Perfect Match (7 hours)
◐ Extended Hours (2 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
3,530 km
Est. Flight Time
~5.2h
Time Difference
+1h
Work Hours Overlap
7h
Excellent
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Today 09:00
09:00 - 16:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Phuket
07:00
Shanghai
09:00
Phuket
10:00
Shanghai
12:00
Phuket
13:00
Shanghai
15:00
Phuket
16:00
Shanghai
18:00
Phuket
19:00
Shanghai
21:00
Phuket
22:00
Shanghai
00:00
Phuket
01:00
Shanghai
03:00
Phuket
04:00
Shanghai
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Phuket behind Shanghai?
Shanghai is 1 hour ahead of Phuket. When it is 12:00 noon in Phuket, it is 13:00 in Shanghai. Phuket operates on Asia/Bangkok (UTC+7), while Shanghai uses Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8).
What is the best time to call Shanghai from Phuket?
There are 7 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Phuket and Shanghai. The best window is 09:00–16:00 Phuket time (10:00–17:00 in Shanghai).
Does the Phuket to Shanghai time difference change throughout the year?
The time difference can shift by up to one hour when either city observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). DST transition dates differ between countries — typically March/April in the Northern Hemisphere and October in the Southern Hemisphere. Always verify the live difference above when scheduling important meetings near DST changeover dates.
Flying between Phuket and Shanghai
The distance between Phuket and Shanghai is approximately 3,530 km. A direct flight typically takes around 5.2 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Shanghai time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.