TIME DIFFERENCE

Seoul Shanghai

−1hShanghai is 1h behind Seoul right now.

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WORKING-HOUR OVERLAP

Working-hour overlap

–shared 9–5 hours

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SeoulShanghai

Time zoneKorean Standard TimeChina Standard Time

IANA identifierAsia/SeoulAsia/Shanghai

AbbreviationGMT+9GMT+8

UTC offsetUTC+9UTC+8

Daylight savingNot observedNot observed

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QUESTIONS

How many hours is Shanghai behind Seoul?

Shanghai is 1 hour behind Seoul. That's calculated from each city's current UTC offset (UTC+9 for Seoul, UTC+8 for Shanghai).

Does the time difference between Seoul and Shanghai change during the year?

No — neither Seoul nor Shanghai observes daylight saving time, so the difference stays constant all year.

What's the best time to schedule a meeting between Seoul and Shanghai?

Aim for roughly 10 AM – 5 PM in Seoul, which is 9 AM – 4 PM in Shanghai — about 7 hours where both cities are within normal working hours. To collect everyone's exact availability, create a free meeting on Converge.

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From Shanghai39 cities

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