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Shanghai is 13 hours ahead of Ottawa

There is no standard 8-to-6 overlap. Someone joins early or late.

Ottawa and Shanghai are 13 hours apart, and that gap is wide enough that their normal 9-to-5 workdays never quite touch. If you meet regularly, fix one off-hours slot and rotate it between Ottawa and Shanghai so the burden doesn't fall on one team. These times hold for most of the year, but Ottawa's daylight saving (which Shanghai doesn't use) shifts them by an hour twice annually.

Time in Ottawa/Time in Shanghai

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America/Toronto
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Ottawa?
Ottawa is 13 hours behind Shanghai.
What are the best overlapping working hours between Shanghai and Ottawa?
Unfortunately, there are no standard overlapping working hours (8 AM to 6 PM) between Shanghai and Ottawa. You will likely need to schedule meetings outside of regular office hours.
How many hours overlap between Shanghai and Ottawa during a typical workday?
Unfortunately, there are no overlapping work hours. Someone will usually need to join earlier or later than a normal workday.
Does Daylight Saving Time affect the time difference between Shanghai and Ottawa?
Ottawa observes Daylight Saving Time, but Shanghai does not. This means the time difference between the two locations will change during the year.

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