Time Difference Between Shanghai and Jerusalem

The time difference between Shanghai and Jerusalem is 6 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Shanghai, it is 06:00 in Jerusalem. Shanghai uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone (UTC+8), while Jerusalem uses Asia/Jerusalem (UTC+2).

Jerusalem is 6 hours behind Shanghai — 6 hours
Shanghai, China
04:54:24
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+8 · CST
Jerusalem, Israel
22:54:24
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC+2 · IST

Time Zone Details: Shanghai vs Jerusalem

Detail Shanghai Jerusalem
Time Zone IDAsia/ShanghaiAsia/Jerusalem
UTC OffsetUTC+8UTC+2
AbbreviationCSTIST
DST ActiveNoNo
CountryChinaIsrael
RegionAsiaMiddle East

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 2 overlapping business hours between Shanghai and Jerusalem (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

15:00–17:00 in Shanghai  =  09:00–11:00 in Jerusalem

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

Use this table to quickly convert any hour from Shanghai time to Jerusalem time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

Shanghai Jerusalem
00:00 18:00 (-1 day) Night
01:00 19:00 (-1 day) Night
02:00 20:00 (-1 day) Night
03:00 21:00 (-1 day) Night
04:00 22:00 (-1 day) Night
05:00 23:00 (-1 day) Night
06:00 00:00
07:00 01:00
08:00 02:00
09:00 03:00
10:00 04:00
11:00 05:00
12:00 06:00
13:00 07:00
14:00 08:00
15:00 09:00 Overlap
16:00 10:00 Overlap
17:00 11:00
18:00 12:00
19:00 13:00
20:00 14:00
21:00 15:00
22:00 16:00 Night
23:00 17:00 Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Neither Shanghai nor Jerusalem is currently observing daylight saving time. If either city observes DST, the time difference will change by 1 hour when DST begins or ends. Always double-check before scheduling across these time zones during March–April and October–November.

Practical Tips for Shanghai–Jerusalem Scheduling

Compare Shanghai and Jerusalem with Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Jerusalem?

The time difference is 6 hours. Jerusalem is 6 hours behind Shanghai.

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Shanghai or Jerusalem observes daylight saving time, the gap will shift by 1 hour during the transition periods (typically March–April and October–November).

When is the best time to call from Shanghai to Jerusalem?

The best window is between 15:00 and 17:00 Shanghai time, which corresponds to 09:00–11:00 in Jerusalem. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert Shanghai time to Jerusalem time?

Subtract 6 hours from Shanghai time to get Jerusalem time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

Related Pages

For sunrise and sunset data, visit TheSunsetTimes.com. For detailed DST schedules, see DaylightSavingTime.info.