Time Difference Between Toronto and Shanghai
Toronto is 12h 0m behind Shanghai. This difference shifts by an hour around daylight saving time changes.
Best time to connect
Standard working hours (9:00 AM–5:00 PM) in Toronto fall between 9:00 PM and 5:00 AM (next day) in Shanghai.
Frequently asked questions
- How many hours is Shanghai ahead of Toronto?
- Toronto is 12h 0m behind Shanghai. Note that this changes by an hour across daylight saving time transitions.
- Do Toronto and Shanghai observe daylight saving time?
- Toronto observes daylight saving time, and Shanghai does not observe it. Because of that, the gap is 13h 0m for part of the year and 12h 0m for the rest.