Shanghai to Phuket Time Difference
Phuket is 1 hour behind Shanghai. When it is noon in Shanghai, it is 11:00 in Phuket.
Shanghai (UTC+8) → Bangkok (UTC+7)
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When it's 23:00 in Shanghai, it's 22:00 in Phuket
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✈️ Travel Information
Distance
3,530 km
Est. Flight Time
~5.2h
Time Difference
-1h
Work Hours Overlap
7h
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⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Shanghai
05:00
Phuket
09:00
Shanghai
08:00
Phuket
12:00
Shanghai
11:00
Phuket
15:00
Shanghai
14:00
Phuket
18:00
Shanghai
17:00
Phuket
21:00
Shanghai
20:00
Phuket
00:00
Shanghai
23:00
Phuket (-1)
03:00
Shanghai
02:00
Phuket
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Shanghai ahead of Phuket?
Phuket is 1 hour behind Shanghai. When it is 12:00 noon in Shanghai, it is 11:00 in Phuket. Shanghai operates on Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8), while Phuket uses Asia/Bangkok (UTC+7).
What is the best time to call Phuket from Shanghai?
There are 8 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Shanghai and Phuket. The best window is 10:00–18:00 Shanghai time (09:00–17:00 in Phuket).
Does the Shanghai to Phuket 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 Shanghai and Phuket
The distance between Shanghai and Phuket is approximately 3,530 km. A direct flight typically takes around 5.2 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Phuket time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.