Current local time in Shanghai, China
CST · UTC+08:00 · China Standard Time
About Shanghai
Shanghai, China uses the China Standard Time time zone (Asia/Shanghai), currently UTC+08:00. Population: about 22,315,474.
| Country: | China |
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| Coordinates: | 31°13′N / 121°27′E |
| Population: | 22,315,474 |
| Currency: | Chinese yuan (CNY) |
| Languages: | Chinese |
| Country calling code: | +86 |
Time zone in Shanghai
| IANA time zone: | Asia/Shanghai |
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| Time zone name: | China Standard Time (CST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+08:00 |
| UTC time now: | |
| Zones in China: | 2 — see all |
Daylight saving time
Shanghai does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Shanghai today
| Sunrise: | 06:01 |
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| Sunset: | 17:16 |
| Solar noon: | 11:38 |
| Day length: | 11h 15m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:36 – 17:41 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (CST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Shanghai
- London+7 hShanghai is 7 hours ahead of London
- New York+12 hShanghai is 12 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+7 hShanghai is 7 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Shanghai time
What time zone is Shanghai in?
Shanghai uses the IANA time zone Asia/Shanghai (China Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+08:00.
Does Shanghai observe daylight saving time?
Shanghai does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and London?
Right now Shanghai is 7 hours ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and New York?
Right now Shanghai is 12 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.