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

Tel AvivShanghai

Sunrise 5:49 AMSunset 7:47 PM(local)

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

Tel Aviv: daylight saving timeNow UTC+3. Next change: October 25, 2026 โ€” clocks go back 1 hour.
Tel AvivUTC+3
ShanghaiUTC+8

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Tel Aviv

Dialing code+972
Population432,892
Coordinates32.08ยฐN, 34.78ยฐE
Elevation15 m

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Shanghai

Dialing code+86
Population24,874,500
Coordinates31.22ยฐN, 121.46ยฐE
Elevation12 m

Best time for a call: 09:00โ€“13:00 in Tel AvivAdd to calendar

Working hours assumed 9:00โ€“18:00.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Tel Aviv and Shanghai?
Tel Aviv 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 Tel Aviv and Shanghai?
The best window to call is 09:00โ€“13:00 Tel Aviv 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 Tel Aviv and Shanghai change?
Because at least one of Tel Aviv 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).