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

MoscowShanghai

Sunrise 4:17 AMSunset 8:56 PM(local)

Sunrise 5:06 AMSunset 6:57 PM(local)

MoscowUTC+3
ShanghaiUTC+8

πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί Moscow

Dialing code+7
Population10,381,222
Coordinates55.75Β°N, 37.62Β°E
Elevation155 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 MoscowAdd to calendar

Working hours assumed 9:00–18:00.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Moscow and Shanghai?
Moscow 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 Moscow and Shanghai?
The best window to call is 09:00–13:00 Moscow 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 Moscow and Shanghai change?
It doesn't β€” neither Moscow nor Shanghai observes daylight saving time, so the difference between them stays the same all year.