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Time difference between Shanghai and Toronto

Toronto is 12 hours behind Shanghai.

Shanghai
China · China Standard Time
3:43 PM
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Toronto
Canada · Eastern Daylight Time
3:43 AM
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Shanghai to Toronto time converter

Green rows are office hours in both places; light green rows are when both are awake.

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Questions

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Toronto?

Toronto is 12 hours behind Shanghai. Shanghai is on UTC+8 and Toronto is on UTC−4.

What time is it in Toronto when it is 9 AM in Shanghai?

When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 9:00 PM the previous day in Toronto.

When is the best time to call Toronto from Shanghai?

There are no shared office hours. The most comfortable time to call is 8:00 AM–10:00 AM in Shanghai (8:00 PM–10:00 PM in Toronto); 8:00 PM–10:00 PM in Shanghai (8:00 AM–10:00 AM in Toronto), when both places are awake.

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Toronto change?

Yes. Because of daylight saving time, the difference changes on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when Toronto will be 13 hours behind Shanghai.

Shanghai is 12 hours ahead of Toronto. More: time in Shanghai · time in Toronto

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