Time Difference

Toronto to Shanghai

12h

Shanghai is 12 hours ahead of Toronto

Toronto
Canada
Eastern Daylight Time
EDT · UTC-4
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Shanghai
China
China Standard Time
GMT+8 · UTC+8
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Time Conversion Table

TorontoShanghai
12:00 AM12:00 PM
1:00 AM1:00 PM
2:00 AM2:00 PM
3:00 AM3:00 PM
4:00 AM4:00 PM
5:00 AM5:00 PM
6:00 AM6:00 PM
7:00 AM7:00 PM
8:00 AM8:00 PM
9:00 AM9:00 PM
10:00 AM10:00 PM
11:00 AM11:00 PM
12:00 PM12:00 AM
1:00 PM1:00 AM
2:00 PM2:00 AM
3:00 PM3:00 AM
4:00 PM4:00 AM
5:00 PM5:00 AM
6:00 PM6:00 AM
7:00 PM7:00 AM
8:00 PM8:00 AM
9:00 PM9:00 AM
10:00 PM10:00 AM
11:00 PM11:00 AM
Highlighted rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM – 5 PM)

About the Time Difference

The time difference between Toronto, Canada and Shanghai, China is 12 hours. Shanghai is ahead of Toronto.

Toronto is in the Eastern Daylight Time timezone (EDT, UTC-4), while Shanghai is in the China Standard Time timezone (GMT+8, UTC+8).

Note that this time difference can change during Daylight Saving Time transitions. Toronto and Shanghai may observe DST on different dates, which can temporarily shift the difference by one hour. Use Clockzilla to always see the accurate, current time difference.

When scheduling meetings or calls between Toronto and Shanghai, the best overlapping window for business hours is typically limited due to the large time gap. Consider rotating meeting times for fairness, or using asynchronous communication.

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