Current Time in Shanghai
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Asia/Shanghai
Timezone Details
| Timezone | CST |
| UTC Offset (standard) | UTC+8:00 |
| Daylight Saving Time | No (not observed) |
| IANA Timezone ID | Asia/Shanghai |
| Country |  China |
| Population | 24.9 million |
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About Shanghai Time Zone (CST)
Shanghai, China's largest city and a global financial center, uses China Standard Time (CST, UTC+8) year-round. Shanghai is home to the Shanghai Stock Exchange and is China's most important commercial and trade hub.
Key fact: Shanghai is in the same timezone as Beijing, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Manila (UTC+8).
Use the live clock at the top of this page to see the exact current time in Shanghai with seconds. The clock updates every second and uses your browser's timezone database for accuracy.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Shanghai Time
What time is it in Shanghai right now? +
The current time in Shanghai, China is displayed by the live clock at the top of this page. Shanghai is in the CST timezone (UTC+8:00).
What timezone is Shanghai in? +
Shanghai is in the CST timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is
Asia/Shanghai. The UTC offset is +8:00 (year-round).Does Shanghai observe Daylight Saving Time? +
No, Shanghai does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The local time stays at UTC+8:00 throughout the entire year.
What is the UTC offset for Shanghai? +
Shanghai's UTC offset is UTC+8:00 year-round. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and London? +
Shanghai (CST) is UTC+8:00. London (GMT/BST) is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer. Shanghai is in the same timezone as Beijing, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Manila (UTC+8).
How do I convert Shanghai time to UTC? +
To convert Shanghai time to UTC, subtract UTC+8:00 from the local time. For example, if it is 15:00 in Shanghai and the UTC offset is UTC+8:00, you calculate backward to find the UTC equivalent. Use the conversion table on this page for real-time values.
What continent is Shanghai in? +
Shanghai is located in Asia. It is the 24.9 million population city in China.
What is the IANA timezone name for Shanghai? +
The IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) timezone database identifier for Shanghai is
Asia/Shanghai. This is the official timezone name used in programming languages and operating systems.
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