Shanghai is 1 hour behind Busan. Neither observes daylight saving time, so the difference stays the same all year.

ShanghaiBusan

Sunrise 5:04 AMSunset 6:58 PM(local)

Sunrise 5:24 AMSunset 7:37 PM(local)

ShanghaiUTC+8
BusanUTC+9

πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Shanghai

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

πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Busan

Dialing code+82
Population3,285,147
Coordinates35.10Β°N, 129.03Β°E
Elevation15 m

Best time for a call: 09:00–17:00 in ShanghaiAdd to calendar

Working hours assumed 9:00–18:00.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Busan?
Shanghai is 1 hour behind Busan. 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 Shanghai and Busan?
The best window to call is 09:00–17:00 Shanghai 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 Shanghai and Busan change?
It doesn't β€” neither Shanghai nor Busan observes daylight saving time, so the difference between them stays the same all year.