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Current time in Shanghai, China

12:08:00AM
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
 
Time zone
China Standard Time
UTC offset
UTC+8
Daylight saving
Not used
Sunrise · Sunset today
5:59 AM · 5:17 PM
IANA zone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
31.23° N, 121.47° E
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Time difference from Shanghai

PlaceDifferenceTime now
UTCShanghai is 8 hours ahead4:08 PM
LondonShanghai is 7 hours ahead5:08 PM
New YorkShanghai is 12 hours ahead12:08 PM
Los AngelesShanghai is 15 hours ahead9:08 AM
DubaiShanghai is 4 hours ahead8:08 PM
ManilaSame time12:08 AM
TokyoShanghai is 1 hour behind1:08 AM
SydneyShanghai is 3 hours behind3:08 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 Tuesday, October 20, 2026, the sun rises in Shanghai at 5:59 AM and sets at 5:17 PM, giving 11 hours 18 minutes of daylight.

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