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Current local time in Shanghai
00:00:00
Daylight saving
Facts & Figures
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
|---|---|
| UTC offset | — |
| Daylight saving | — |
| Abbreviation | — |
| Sunrise | — |
| Sunset | — |
| Day length | — |
| Coordinates | 31.23, 121.47 |
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About time in Shanghai
Shanghai is in the Asia/Shanghai time zone. The clock above shows the exact current local time in Shanghai, China, updated live every second and automatically adjusted for daylight saving time when it applies.
Use the time zone converter to see what a given Shanghai time is where you are, or the meeting planner to find a slot that works across several cities at once. You can also check sunrise & sunset in Shanghai or the Shanghai weather forecast.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Shanghai right now?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Shanghai, China, updated every second. Shanghai uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Shanghai in?
Shanghai is in the Asia/Shanghai time zone. Your browser automatically applies the correct UTC offset and adjusts for daylight saving time when it is in effect.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and my location?
The clock shows exactly how many hours Shanghai is ahead of or behind you, calculated live from your own device's time zone. Use the time zone converter for any specific time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Shanghai today?
Today's sunrise and sunset times for Shanghai are shown in the Facts table on this page. For day length, dawn, dusk and the current moon phase, see the Shanghai sunrise & sunset page.