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Current Time in Shanghai, China

Q: 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).

Q: 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.

Q: What continent is Shanghai in?

Shanghai is located in Asia. It is the 24.9 million population city in China.

China · CST · UTC+8:00

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Asia/Shanghai

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

Live Time Comparison — Shanghai

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📅 Public Holidays in China (2026)

Upcoming public holidays for China. Dates marked (est.) are approximate and subject to official confirmation.

Jan 1

New Year's Day

Feb 14

Chinese New Year (Spring Festival)

Apr 5

Qingming Festival

May 1

Labour Day

Jun 19

Dragon Boat Festival (est.)

Sep 25

Mid-Autumn Festival (est.)

Oct 1

National Day (Golden Week)

Business hours may be affected on these dates. Check local schedules before planning calls or visits.

📞 Best Time to Call Shanghai

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About Shanghai Time Zone (CST)

Shanghai, China's largest city and a global financial hub, uses China Standard Time (CST, UTC+8) year-round. China maintains a single timezone for the entire country.

Key fact: Shanghai is in the same timezone as Beijing, Hong Kong, and Singapore.

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, and Singapore.

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.

What time is sunrise in Shanghai today? +

Today's sunrise and sunset times for Shanghai are displayed live in the weather panel at the top of this page. The exact times update daily based on Shanghai's latitude and the current date. Sunrise typically varies between approximately 5:00–8:00 AM depending on the season, with the earliest sunrises around the summer solstice (June) and the latest around the winter solstice (December).

What time does it get dark in Shanghai? +

Sunset times in Shanghai are shown live at the top of this page. Sunset varies by season: in summer, the sun may set as late as 8:00–9:00 PM, while in winter, sunset can occur as early as 4:00–5:00 PM. Check the live display for today's exact sunset time.

How long is a flight from Shanghai? +

Use the flight time calculator on this page to estimate flight times from Shanghai Pudong Intl (PVG) to any of 150+ airports worldwide. The calculator uses the Haversine formula for great-circle distance at 850 km/h cruise speed plus 45 minutes ground time. Popular searches: flight time from Shanghai to London, Shanghai to New York, Shanghai to Dubai, Shanghai to Tokyo.