Current Time in Shanghai
Shanghai, China · Asia/Shanghai · Population ~24,870,000
GMT+8 · UTC+8
Time Zone Details
- Current Time
- 13:57 (GMT+8)
- Date
- Sep 2, 2026
- Time Zone
- Asia/Shanghai
- UTC Offset
- UTC+08
- Daylight Saving Time
- Not observed
- Country
- China
- Coordinates
- 31.2304°N, 121.4737°E
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Shanghai?
The current local time in Shanghai is shown on this page. It is 13:57 (GMT+8, UTC+8).
What time zone is Shanghai in?
Shanghai is in the Asia/Shanghai time zone (UTC+8).
What is Shanghai time in UTC?
Shanghai is UTC+8 relative to UTC.
Does Shanghai observe daylight saving time?
No. Shanghai does not observe daylight saving time and stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and New York?
Right now, Shanghai is -12 hours compared to New York. Use the converter above to check a specific date and time.
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Right now, Shanghai is -7 hours compared to London. Use the converter above to check a specific date and time.
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Right now, Shanghai is -15 hours compared to Los Angeles. Use the converter above to check a specific date and time.