Recife to Shanghai Time Difference
Shanghai is 11 hours ahead of Recife. When it is noon in Recife, it is 23:00 in Shanghai.
Recife (UTC-3) → Shanghai (UTC+8)
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When it's 11:00 in Recife, it's 22:00 in Shanghai
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Recife & Shanghai◐ Extended Hours (2 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
16,458 km
Est. Flight Time
~20.4h
Time Difference
+11h
Work Hours Overlap
0h
None
🔴 Office Closed
No overlap available
No overlap
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Recife
17:00
Shanghai
09:00
Recife
20:00
Shanghai
12:00
Recife
23:00
Shanghai
15:00
Recife
02:00
Shanghai (+1)
18:00
Recife
05:00
Shanghai (+1)
21:00
Recife
08:00
Shanghai (+1)
00:00
Recife
11:00
Shanghai
03:00
Recife
14:00
Shanghai
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Recife behind Shanghai?
Shanghai is 11 hours ahead of Recife. When it is 12:00 noon in Recife, it is 23:00 in Shanghai. Recife operates on America/Recife (UTC-3), while Shanghai uses Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8).
What is the best time to call Shanghai from Recife?
Standard business hours (9 AM–5 PM) do not overlap between Recife and Shanghai due to the 11 hours difference. Consider early morning or late evening calls, or use async communication.
Does the Recife 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 Recife and Shanghai
The distance between Recife and Shanghai is approximately 16,458 km. A direct flight typically takes around 20.4 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Shanghai time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.