Shanghai to Recife Time Difference
Recife is 11 hours behind Shanghai. When it is noon in Shanghai, it is 01:00 in Recife.
Shanghai (UTC+8) → Recife (UTC-3)
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When it's 23:00 in Shanghai, it's 12:00 in Recife
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Shanghai & Recife◐ 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
Shanghai
19:00
Recife (-1)
09:00
Shanghai
22:00
Recife (-1)
12:00
Shanghai
01:00
Recife
15:00
Shanghai
04:00
Recife
18:00
Shanghai
07:00
Recife
21:00
Shanghai
10:00
Recife
00:00
Shanghai
13:00
Recife (-1)
03:00
Shanghai
16:00
Recife (-1)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Shanghai ahead of Recife?
Recife is 11 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 12:00 noon in Shanghai, it is 01:00 in Recife. Shanghai operates on Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8), while Recife uses America/Recife (UTC-3).
What is the best time to call Recife from Shanghai?
Standard business hours (9 AM–5 PM) do not overlap between Shanghai and Recife due to the 11 hours difference. Consider early morning or late evening calls, or use async communication.
Does the Shanghai to Recife 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 Recife
The distance between Shanghai and Recife is approximately 16,458 km. A direct flight typically takes around 20.4 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Recife time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.