Time Difference between Shanghai and Istanbul

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

Shanghai operates on Asia/Shanghai timezone, while Istanbul uses Europe/Istanbul. 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 late afternoon in Shanghai.

Flight Considerations

The distance between Shanghai and Istanbul 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.