Toronto → Shanghai: Time Difference
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How the difference works
Toronto uses America/Toronto (UTC-5 standard time) and Shanghai uses Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8 standard time) — a standard-time gap of 13 hours ahead of Toronto. Toronto observes daylight saving time while Shanghai does not, so the difference shifts by one hour twice a year.
Distance: about 11,422 km (7,097 mi) great-circle distance.
Toronto → Shanghai, hour by hour
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Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Toronto and Shanghai?
In standard time, Shanghai is 13 hours ahead of Toronto. Toronto observes daylight saving time while Shanghai does not, so the difference shifts by one hour twice a year.
When it is 9:00 in Toronto, what time is it in Shanghai?
In standard time it is 22:00 in Shanghai. During daylight saving periods the answer can move by an hour — the live table on this page always reflects today's rules.
How far is Shanghai from Toronto?
About 11,422 km (7,097 miles) as the crow flies, computed from city-center coordinates.