Current time in Shanghai, China
- Time zone
- China Standard Time
- UTC offset
- UTC+8
- Daylight saving
- Not used
- Sunrise · Sunset today
- 6:18 AM · 4:58 PM
- IANA zone
- Asia/Shanghai
- Coordinates
- 31.23° N, 121.47° E
Time difference from Shanghai
| Place | Difference | Time now |
|---|---|---|
| UTC | Shanghai is 8 hours ahead | 12:19 AM |
| London | Shanghai is 8 hours ahead | 12:19 AM |
| New York | Shanghai is 13 hours ahead | 7:19 PM |
| Los Angeles | Shanghai is 16 hours ahead | 4:19 PM |
| Dubai | Shanghai is 4 hours ahead | 4:19 AM |
| Manila | Same time | 8:19 AM |
| Tokyo | Shanghai is 1 hour behind | 9:19 AM |
| Sydney | Shanghai is 3 hours behind | 11:19 AM |
Shanghai time zone: questions
What time zone is Shanghai in?
Shanghai, China uses China Standard Time, which is UTC+8 right now. Its IANA time zone ID is Asia/Shanghai.
Does Shanghai use daylight saving time?
No. Shanghai stays on China Standard Time (UTC+8) all year and does not change its clocks.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and UTC?
Shanghai is 8 hours ahead of UTC (UTC+8).
What time is sunrise and sunset in Shanghai today?
On Thursday, November 12, 2026, the sun rises in Shanghai at 6:18 AM and sets at 4:58 PM, giving 10 hours 40 minutes of daylight.
What are normal business hours in Shanghai?
Most offices in Shanghai open from about 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time, Monday to Friday. The weekend is Saturday and Sunday.
Business hours in Shanghai
Office hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Work week
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend
- Saturday and Sunday
- Typical office hours
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM local time
- Office hours in your time
- —
- Next public holiday
- New Year's Day, Fri, Jan 1
Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE): 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM and 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM, Monday to Friday · —
Hours are typical and vary by business. Public holidays are not included. Business hours around the world → · All stock market hours →
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Other places on UTC+8 right now
- Manila 8:19 AM
- Beijing 8:19 AM
- Kuala Lumpur 8:19 AM
- Bali 8:19 AM
- Taipei 8:19 AM
- Perth 8:19 AM
- Cebu City 8:19 AM
- Davao City 8:19 AM
- Quezon City 8:19 AM
- Shenzhen 8:19 AM
- Guangzhou 8:19 AM
- Macau 8:19 AM
Current time in popular cities
- London 12:19 AM
- New York 7:19 PM
- Tokyo 9:19 AM
- Los Angeles 4:19 PM
- Paris 1:19 AM
- Dubai 4:19 AM
- Manila 8:19 AM
- Sydney 11:19 AM
- Chicago 6:19 PM
- Seoul 9:19 AM
- Toronto 7:19 PM
- Washington, D.C. 7:19 PM
- Berlin 1:19 AM
- San Francisco 4:19 PM
- Bangkok 7:19 AM
- Delhi 5:49 AM
- Moscow 3:19 AM
- Mumbai 5:49 AM
- Rome 1:19 AM
- Amsterdam 1:19 AM
- Istanbul 3:19 AM
- Las Vegas 4:19 PM
- Madrid 1:19 AM
- Melbourne 11:19 AM