Time Difference between Shanghai and Toronto
Shanghai (UTC+8) → Toronto (UTC-5)
Shanghai
China
Sun, Jan 25
Toronto
Canada
Sat, Jan 24
🕐 Interactive Time Explorer
When it's 20:00 in Shanghai, it's 07:00 in Toronto
Drag the slider to see corresponding times in both cities
🤝 Best Meeting Times
Shanghai & Toronto◐ Extended Hours (2 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
11,423 km
Est. Flight Time
~14.4h
Time Difference
-13h
Work Hours Overlap
0h
None
🔴 Office Closed
No overlap available
No overlap
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Shanghai
17:00
Toronto (-1)
09:00
Shanghai
20:00
Toronto (-1)
12:00
Shanghai
23:00
Toronto (-1)
15:00
Shanghai
02:00
Toronto
18:00
Shanghai
05:00
Toronto
21:00
Shanghai
08:00
Toronto
00:00
Shanghai
11:00
Toronto (-1)
03:00
Shanghai
14:00
Toronto (-1)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Time Difference Between Shanghai and Toronto
Shanghai, China and Toronto, Canada are separated by a time difference of 13 hours. When it's noon in Shanghai, it's 13 hours earlier in Toronto.
Shanghai operates on Asia/Shanghai timezone, while Toronto uses America/Toronto. Both cities may observe Daylight Saving Time at different dates, which can temporarily change the time difference by an hour.
Best Time to Call
Due to the 13 hours difference, finding overlapping business hours can be challenging.
Flight Considerations
The distance between Shanghai and Toronto is approximately 11,423 km. A direct flight typically takes around 14.4 hours. When traveling, remember that your arrival time will be in local time. Use our Flight Time Calculator for accurate arrival predictions.