Time difference between Shanghai and Toronto
Toronto is 12 hours behind Shanghai
Right now
Shanghai
00:38
CST ·
UTC+8
Toronto
12:38
EDT ·
UTC-4
Best time for a call between Shanghai and Toronto
Hours highlighted in green work for everyone on the list.
- 07:00 Shanghai 19:00 Toronto
- 19:00 Shanghai 07:00 Toronto
Hour by hour: Shanghai to Toronto
Working hours are shaded. The rows marked with a star are the ones we recommend for a call.
| Shanghai (reference) | Toronto | |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 12:00 (previous day) | |
| 01:00 | 13:00 (previous day) | |
| 02:00 | 14:00 (previous day) | |
| 03:00 | 15:00 (previous day) | |
| 04:00 | 16:00 (previous day) | |
| 05:00 | 17:00 (previous day) | |
| 06:00 | 18:00 (previous day) | |
| ★ | 07:00 | 19:00 (previous day) |
| 08:00 | 20:00 (previous day) | |
| 09:00 | 21:00 (previous day) | |
| 10:00 | 22:00 (previous day) | |
| 11:00 | 23:00 (previous day) | |
| 12:00 | 00:00 | |
| 13:00 | 01:00 | |
| 14:00 | 02:00 | |
| 15:00 | 03:00 | |
| 16:00 | 04:00 | |
| 17:00 | 05:00 | |
| 18:00 | 06:00 | |
| ★ | 19:00 | 07:00 |
| 20:00 | 08:00 | |
| 21:00 | 09:00 | |
| 22:00 | 10:00 | |
| 23:00 | 11:00 |
Table built for August 27, 2026. The live values above update in your browser.
Daylight saving time
Toronto changes its clocks and Shanghai does not, so the difference between them is not the same all year.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Toronto?
Toronto is 12 hours behind Shanghai
What is the best time to call between Shanghai and Toronto?
The most convenient slot is 07:00 Shanghai / 19:00 Toronto. That keeps the call inside working hours in both cities.
Does the difference between Shanghai and Toronto change during the year?
Toronto changes its clocks and Shanghai does not, so the difference between them is not the same all year.