Current local time in Shanghai
Shanghai, China — Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8). Updated live every second from your device clock.
China
Shanghai
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- Time zone
- Asia/Shanghai
- UTC offset
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About time in Shanghai
Shanghai observes the Asia/Shanghai time zone, currently UTC+8. If the region observes daylight saving time, the clock above adjusts automatically using your browser's built-in IANA time zone database — no manual changes needed.
Use this page to quickly answer "what time is it in Shanghai?" before scheduling a call, booking a flight, or messaging someone in China.
Frequently asked
- What time is it in Shanghai right now?
- The clock above shows the current local time in Shanghai, China, refreshed every second.
- What time zone does Shanghai use?
- Shanghai is on Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8).
- Does Shanghai observe daylight saving time?
- If DST is observed for Asia/Shanghai, the clock above adjusts automatically on transition dates.