Current Time in Shanghai, China
Shanghai currently observes China Standard Time (GMT+8, UTC+8).
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About Shanghai
Shanghai is China's largest city and a leading global centre of finance and commerce. All of China uses a single time zone, China Standard Time (UTC+8), with no daylight saving.
Sunrise and sunset in Shanghai
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Shanghai time zone details
Shanghai does not observe daylight saving time.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Shanghai in?
Shanghai is in the Asia/Shanghai time zone. The current UTC offset is UTC+8.
What is the current time in Shanghai?
It is currently 7:04 PM on Monday, June 22, 2026 in Shanghai, China.
Does Shanghai observe daylight saving time?
Shanghai does not observe daylight saving time.
When is sunrise and sunset in Shanghai today?
Sunrise today is at 4:50 AM and sunset at 7:01 PM — 14 hours 11 minutes of daylight.
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