Understanding the Time Difference Between Shanghai and Singapore
Singapore operates on the Asia/Singapore timezone, which is 0 hours ahead of Shanghai's Asia/Shanghai timezone. This means when it's noon in Shanghai, it's 12:00 in Singapore.
Best Hours for Business Communication
The optimal window for scheduling calls or meetings between Shanghai and Singapore is when both cities are within their standard business hours (9:00-18:00 in Shanghai and 9:00-18:00 in Singapore).
Based on this overlap, we recommend scheduling meetings during the shared business hours window where both cities are within their typical 9:00–17:00 workday.
Practical Examples
For Remote Teams
If you manage a team spread across Shanghai and Singapore, consider scheduling daily standups during overlapping business hours. This ensures both teams are alert and productive during the meeting.
For International Business
When conducting business calls between Shanghai and Singapore, the morning hours in Singapore typically offer the best overlap with afternoon hours in Shanghai.