Seoul Shanghai Time Difference

What is the Time Difference Between Seoul and Shanghai?

Seoul is 1 hour ahead of Shanghai. Seoul uses Korea Standard Time (KST, UTC+9) while Shanghai uses China Standard Time (CST, UTC+8). When it's 12:00 PM in Shanghai, it's 1:00 PM in Seoul.

Neither South Korea nor China observes daylight saving time, so the 1-hour difference remains constant year-round.

Best Time to Call Shanghai from Seoul

Best calling time: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Seoul time. This corresponds to 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM in Shanghai, covering standard business hours.

Seoul and Shanghai are both global megacities and major economic powerhouses in East Asia. Direct flights connect them in about 2 hours, supporting extensive business and cultural exchange.

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