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Istanbul is 5 hours behind Shanghai

Best overlap: 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM in Shanghai is 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM in Istanbul.

Keep meetings inside 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM in Shanghai — that maps to 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM in Istanbul. You share roughly 5 hours a day. That's enough for regular meetings, but treat the window as prime time and guard it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 5 hours behind Shanghai.
What are the best overlapping working hours between Shanghai and Istanbul?
The best time to meet is between 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM in Shanghai, which corresponds to 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM in Istanbul.
How many hours overlap between Shanghai and Istanbul during a typical workday?
There are about 5 overlapping hours per day.
Does Daylight Saving Time affect the time difference between Shanghai and Istanbul?
Neither Shanghai nor Istanbul observes Daylight Saving Time, so the time difference remains consistent year-round.

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