Time Difference Between Vancouver and Shanghai

Vancouver is 15h 0m behind Shanghai. This difference shifts by an hour around daylight saving time changes.

Vancouver, Canada
10:43:10PM
Friday, August 7, 2026

UTC-7 · PDT

Shanghai, China
1:43:10PM
Saturday, August 8, 2026

UTC+8

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Standard working hours (9:00 AM–5:00 PM) in Vancouver fall between 12:00 AM (next day) and 8:00 AM (next day) in Shanghai.

Vancouver

UTC-7

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Shanghai

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Frequently asked questions

How many hours is Shanghai ahead of Vancouver?
Vancouver is 15h 0m behind Shanghai. Note that this changes by an hour across daylight saving time transitions.
Do Vancouver and Shanghai observe daylight saving time?
Vancouver observes daylight saving time, and Shanghai does not observe it. Because of that, the gap is 16h 0m for part of the year and 15h 0m for the rest.