Current local time in Shanghai
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Shanghai, China uses China Standard Time (UTC+8).
- Time zone
- China Standard Time (Asia/Shanghai)
- UTC offset
- UTC+8
- Daylight saving time now
- Not observed
- Country/region
- China
- Coordinates
- 31.2304, 121.4737
Daylight saving time in Shanghai
Shanghai does not observe daylight saving time; the offset stays UTC+8 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Shanghai
Today in Shanghai the sun rises at 06:11 AM and sets at 05:04 PM, giving 10 h 53 min of daylight.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Nov 3 | 06:11 AM | 05:04 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 06:11 AM | 05:03 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 06:12 AM | 05:02 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 06:13 AM | 05:01 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 06:14 AM | 05:01 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 06:15 AM | 05:00 PM | 10 h 45 min |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 06:16 AM | 04:59 PM | 10 h 44 min |
Time difference from Shanghai
| City | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 13 h behind | |
| London | 8 h behind | |
| Tokyo | 1 h ahead | |
| Paris | 7 h behind | |
| Los Angeles | 16 h behind | |
| Sydney | 3 h ahead | |
| Dubai | 4 h behind | |
| Singapore | same time | |
| Hong Kong | same time | |
| Berlin | 7 h behind | |
| São Paulo | 11 h behind | |
| Mumbai | 2.5 h behind |
Other cities in the same time zone: Beijing
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Shanghai in?
Shanghai, China uses China Standard Time (UTC+8).
Does Shanghai observe daylight saving time?
Shanghai does not observe daylight saving time; the offset stays UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and London?
Compared with London, Shanghai is 8 h ahead.