Istanbul is 5 hours behind Shanghai. Neither observes daylight saving time, so the difference stays the same all year.

IstanbulShanghai

Sunrise 5:51 AMSunset 8:31 PM(local)

Sunrise 5:05 AMSunset 6:58 PM(local)

IstanbulUTC+3
ShanghaiUTC+8

🇹🇷 Istanbul

Dialing code+90
Population15,701,602
Coordinates41.01°N, 28.95°E
Elevation39 m

🇨🇳 Shanghai

Dialing code+86
Population24,874,500
Coordinates31.22°N, 121.46°E
Elevation12 m

Best time for a call: 09:00–13:00 in IstanbulAdd to calendar

Working hours assumed 9:00–18:00.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Shanghai?
Istanbul is 5 hours behind Shanghai. Use the side-by-side clocks and the day/night strips above to convert any hour between them.
When is the best time to call between Istanbul and Shanghai?
The best window to call is 09:00–13:00 Istanbul time, when working hours overlap in both cities. Pick an hour on the strips to add it to your calendar.
Why does the time difference between Istanbul and Shanghai change?
It doesn't — neither Istanbul nor Shanghai observes daylight saving time, so the difference between them stays the same all year.