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

ShanghaiSeoul

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

Sunrise 5:28 AMSunset 7:50 PM(local)

ShanghaiUTC+8
SeoulUTC+9

πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Shanghai

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

πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Seoul

Dialing code+82
Population10,349,312
Coordinates37.57Β°N, 126.98Β°E
Elevation38 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 Seoul?
Shanghai is 1 hour behind Seoul. 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 Seoul?
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 Seoul change?
It doesn't β€” neither Shanghai nor Seoul observes daylight saving time, so the difference between them stays the same all year.