Time Difference Between Tel Aviv and Shanghai

The time difference between Tel Aviv and Shanghai is 5 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Tel Aviv, it is 17:00 in Shanghai. Tel Aviv uses the Asia/Jerusalem time zone (UTC+3), while Shanghai uses Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8).

Shanghai is 5 hours ahead of Tel Aviv — 5 hours
Tel Aviv, Israel
03:45:57
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC+3 · IDT (DST)
Shanghai, China
08:45:57
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC+8 · CST

Time Zone Details: Tel Aviv vs Shanghai

Detail Tel Aviv Shanghai
Time Zone IDAsia/JerusalemAsia/Shanghai
UTC OffsetUTC+3UTC+8
AbbreviationIDTCST
DST ActiveYes — currently observingNo
CountryIsraelChina
RegionMiddle EastAsia

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 3 overlapping business hours between Tel Aviv and Shanghai (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

09:00–12:00 in Tel Aviv  =  14:00–17:00 in Shanghai

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Tel Aviv is currently observing daylight saving time, while Shanghai is on standard time. When Tel Aviv switches back to standard time, the difference between these two cities will shift by 1 hour.

Practical Tips for Tel Aviv–Shanghai Scheduling

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Tel Aviv and Shanghai?

The time difference is 5 hours. Shanghai is 5 hours ahead of Tel Aviv.

Does the time difference change during the year?

Yes. One of these cities observes DST while the other does not, so the difference shifts by 1 hour when DST begins or ends.

When is the best time to call from Tel Aviv to Shanghai?

The best window is between 09:00 and 12:00 Tel Aviv time, which corresponds to 14:00–17:00 in Shanghai. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert Tel Aviv time to Shanghai time?

Add 5 hours to Tel Aviv time to get Shanghai 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.