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Time difference between Toronto and Shanghai

Shanghai is 12 hours ahead of Toronto. When it is noon in Toronto, it is 12:00 AM (next day) in Shanghai. The same gap applies whether you look at it as Toronto to Shanghai or Shanghai to Toronto.

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Shanghai is 12 hours ahead of Toronto, usually.

Difference right now12 hours (usual)
Upcoming changesCalculating…

How the gap works

The gap is not constant. Because Toronto changes its clocks for daylight saving time and Shanghai does not, the difference becomes 13 hours for part of the year. The live section above shows the exact gap right now and when it next changes.

  • Toronto (Canada) is in the America/Toronto time zone: UTC-5 (EST) or UTC-4 (EDT).
  • Shanghai (China) is in the Asia/Shanghai time zone: UTC+8 (CST).

Convert Toronto time to Shanghai time

TorontoShanghai
6:00 AM6:00 PM
9:00 AM9:00 PM
12:00 PM12:00 AM (next day)
3:00 PM3:00 AM (next day)
6:00 PM6:00 AM (next day)
9:00 PM9:00 AM (next day)

Based on the usual 12 hours gap.

Best time to call or meet

Toronto and Shanghai have no overlap in standard 9-to-5 working hours, so one side needs to start early or finish late. If you stretch the day to 7 AM to 10 PM in both cities, the shared window is 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM in Toronto (7:00 PM to 10:00 PM in Shanghai).

The best time to call is around 8:30 AM in Toronto (8:30 PM in Shanghai). That time falls outside standard 9-to-5 hours in at least one city. These times use the usual gap; for a few weeks each year, shift them by the difference noted above.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Toronto and Shanghai?

Shanghai is 12 hours ahead of Toronto, usually. It becomes 13 hours for part of the year.

Is Shanghai ahead of or behind Toronto?

Shanghai is 12 hours ahead of Toronto.

Does the time difference between Toronto and Shanghai change during the year?

Yes. The usual gap is 12 hours, but because Toronto changes its clocks for daylight saving time and Shanghai does not, it becomes 13 hours for part of the year. The live section above lists the next changes.

What is the best time to schedule a call between Toronto and Shanghai?

The best time to call is around 8:30 AM in Toronto (8:30 PM in Shanghai). That time falls outside standard 9-to-5 hours in at least one city.