Kyiv is usually 5 hours behind Shanghai. Kyiv observes daylight saving time and Shanghai does not, so the difference shifts by an hour around the changeovers.

KyivShanghai

Sunrise 6:19 AMSunset 7:37 PM(local)

Sunrise 5:33 AMSunset 6:15 PM(local)

Kyiv: daylight saving timeNow UTC+3. Next change: October 25, 2026 β€” clocks go back 1 hour.
KyivUTC+3
ShanghaiUTC+8

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ Kyiv

Dialing code+380
Population2,952,301
Coordinates50.45Β°N, 30.52Β°E
Elevation179 m

πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Shanghai

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

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

Working hours assumed 9:00–18:00.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Kyiv and Shanghai?
Kyiv 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 Kyiv and Shanghai?
The best window to call is 09:00–13:00 Kyiv 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 Kyiv and Shanghai change?
Because at least one of Kyiv and Shanghai observes daylight saving time, the difference shifts by an hour when one city changes its clocks and the other has not yet (or does not).