What is the current time in Shanghai?

The current local time in Shanghai, China is based on the Asia/Shanghai timezone.

Current Time in Shanghai, China

Q: What timezone is Shanghai in?

Shanghai is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone.

7:37:28 AM

Monday, August 3, 2026

Time zone: Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8)
Daylight Saving Time: Not currently in effect
Continent: Asia

Historical records indicate Shanghai once observed a temporary local time offset during the 19th century.

About time in Shanghai

Shanghai, China observes the Asia/Shanghai time zone, currently at UTC+8. Shanghai is not currently observing Daylight Saving Time. Use TimezoneLink's free converter and meeting planner to schedule calls and events with Shanghai accurately, with no ads and no tracking.

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Shanghai in?
Shanghai uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, currently UTC+8 relative to UTC.

Does Shanghai observe Daylight Saving Time?
Shanghai is not currently observing Daylight Saving Time.