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Jerusalem to Shanghai Converter

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Jerusalem5:40 amThu, Jul 23
JerusalemIDT
Israel · UTC+3
5:40 amThu, Jul 23
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ShanghaiCST
China · UTC+8
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Offset

The time difference between Jerusalem and Shanghai is 5 hours.

5 hours

Jerusalem (IDT) is behind Shanghai (CST).

IDT: UTC+3

CST: UTC+8

Jerusalem is currently observing daylight saving time; Shanghai is not.

When to schedule

Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–12 PM in Jerusalem (2 PM–5 PM in Shanghai).

Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.

Suggested time: 10:00 AM Jerusalem (3:00 PM Shanghai).

This window may shift by an hour during daylight saving time.

Note: the working week in Israel runs Sunday–Thursday; Friday–Saturday is the weekend, so overlap on those days is limited.

Public holidays in 2026

National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.

China

  • New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
  • Chinese New Year (Spring Festival)Tue, Feb 17
  • Labour DayFri, May 1
  • Dragon Boat FestivalFri, Jun 19
  • Mid-Autumn FestivalFri, Sep 25
  • National DayThu, Oct 1

About these zones

Jerusalem uses Israel Time (IST, or IDT). To call Israel, dial +972.

Shanghai uses China Standard Time (CST). To call China, dial +86.

Shanghai is approximately 4,950 miles northeast of Jerusalem.

Quick reference

Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.

JerusalemShanghaiDay
12:00 am5:00 amSame day
1:00 am6:00 amSame day
2:00 am7:00 amSame day
3:00 am8:00 amSame day
4:00 am9:00 amSame day
5:00 am10:00 amSame day
6:00 am11:00 amSame day
7:00 am12:00 pmSame day
8:00 am1:00 pmSame day
9:00 am2:00 pmSame day
10:00 am3:00 pmSame day
11:00 am4:00 pmSame day
12:00 pm5:00 pmSame day
1:00 pm6:00 pmSame day
2:00 pm7:00 pmSame day
3:00 pm8:00 pmSame day
4:00 pm9:00 pmSame day
5:00 pm10:00 pmSame day
6:00 pm11:00 pmSame day
7:00 pm12:00 am+1 day
8:00 pm1:00 am+1 day
9:00 pm2:00 am+1 day
10:00 pm3:00 am+1 day
11:00 pm4:00 am+1 day

Daylight saving time

Jerusalem observes daylight saving time; Shanghai does not. The offset between the two zones changes when Jerusalem transitions: on Sunday, October 25, 2026, clocks fall back from IDT to IST.

See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.

Daylight today

Jerusalem
Sunrise
5:49 AM
Sunset
7:43 PM
Day length
13h 54m
Shanghai
Sunrise
5:06 AM
Sunset
6:57 PM
Day length
13h 51m

Daylight overlap: 8h 8m — 5:49 AM–1:57 PM in Jerusalem (10:49 AM–6:57 PM in Shanghai). Both locations are in daylight during this window.

Cities in these zones

Other cities in Israel Time

Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.

Airports in these zones

Airports in Israel Time

  • TLV

Airports in China Standard Time

  • PVG
  • SHA
  • PEK
  • PKX
  • SZX
  • CAN
  • FUO
  • CTU
  • TFU
  • TSN

Related conversions

Common conversions

What is 9:00 am Jerusalem in Shanghai?
9:00 am Jerusalem is 2:00 pm Shanghai.
What is 12:00 pm Jerusalem in Shanghai?
12:00 pm Jerusalem is 5:00 pm Shanghai.
What is 12:30 pm Jerusalem in Shanghai?
12:30 pm Jerusalem is 5:30 pm Shanghai.
What is 2:00 pm Jerusalem in Shanghai?
2:00 pm Jerusalem is 7:00 pm Shanghai.
What is 5:00 pm Jerusalem in Shanghai?
5:00 pm Jerusalem is 10:00 pm Shanghai.
What is 11:30 pm Jerusalem in Shanghai?
11:30 pm Jerusalem is 4:30 am Shanghai, the next day.