Shanghai to Seoul Time Difference
Seoul is 1 hour ahead of Shanghai. When it is noon in Shanghai, it is 13:00 in Seoul.
Shanghai (UTC+8) → Seoul (UTC+9)
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When it's 01:00 in Shanghai, it's 02:00 in Seoul
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Shanghai & Seoul✓ Perfect Match (7 hours)
◐ Extended Hours (2 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
867 km
Est. Flight Time
~2h
Time Difference
+1h
Work Hours Overlap
7h
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09:20
09:00 - 16:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Shanghai
07:00
Seoul
09:00
Shanghai
10:00
Seoul
12:00
Shanghai
13:00
Seoul
15:00
Shanghai
16:00
Seoul
18:00
Shanghai
19:00
Seoul
21:00
Shanghai
22:00
Seoul
00:00
Shanghai
01:00
Seoul
03:00
Shanghai
04:00
Seoul
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Shanghai behind Seoul?
Seoul is 1 hour ahead of Shanghai. When it is 12:00 noon in Shanghai, it is 13:00 in Seoul. Shanghai operates on Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8), while Seoul uses Asia/Seoul (UTC+9).
What is the best time to call Seoul from Shanghai?
There are 7 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Shanghai and Seoul. The best window is 09:00–16:00 Shanghai time (10:00–17:00 in Seoul).
Does the Shanghai to Seoul 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 Seoul
The distance between Shanghai and Seoul is approximately 867 km. A direct flight typically takes around 2 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Seoul time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.