Current time in
Shanghai, China
Wednesday, 16 September 2026
Asia/Shanghai · UTC+08:00 · DST not in effect
About Shanghai, China
The local time in Shanghai, China follows the Asia/Shanghai identifier, at present UTC+08:00 (CST). Whether you are lining up a meeting or catching a flight, the second-by-second clock above and the conversion table below keep Shanghai, China time clear at a glance.
Time zone details
- IANA identifier
- Asia/Shanghai
- Abbreviation
- CST
- UTC offset
- UTC+08:00
- Daylight saving
- Not in effect
Shanghai, China does not observe daylight saving time.
Shanghai, China vs. major cities
| City | Current time | UTC offset |
|---|---|---|
| Shanghai (this zone) | UTC+08:00 | |
| UTC | UTC+00:00 | |
| New York | UTC-04:00 | |
| London | UTC+01:00 | |
| Dubai | UTC+04:00 | |
| Singapore | UTC+08:00 | |
| Sydney | UTC+10:00 |
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Same UTC offset
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Frequently asked questions
What time is it in Shanghai, China right now? ▾
The current time in Shanghai, China is shown live at the top of this page, based on the Asia/Shanghai time zone (UTC+08:00).
What is the UTC offset for Shanghai, China? ▾
Shanghai, China is currently at UTC+08:00, meaning local time is offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) by that amount.
Does Shanghai, China observe Daylight Saving Time? ▾
No, Shanghai, China is not currently observing Daylight Saving Time (DST).
What time zone identifier does Shanghai, China use? ▾
Shanghai, China uses the Asia/Shanghai IANA time zone identifier, the standard reference used by computers and apps worldwide to calculate accurate local time.