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Current Time in Shanghai

China · UTC+8 · China Standard Time

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Shanghai, China is in the China Standard Time zone, currently UTC+8 — 8 hours ahead of GMT. Shanghai keeps the same offset year-round and does not observe daylight saving time. The live clock above shows the current local time in Shanghai, updating every second.

Time difference from major cities

Shanghai is 12h ahead of New York.New York →
Shanghai is 7h ahead of London.London →
Shanghai is 15h ahead of Los Angeles.Los Angeles →
Shanghai is 6h ahead of Paris.Paris →
Shanghai is 1h behind Tokyo.Tokyo →
Shanghai is 2h behind Sydney.Sydney →
Shanghai is 4h ahead of Dubai.Dubai →

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Shanghai in?

Shanghai, China is in the China Standard Time zone (UTC+8).

What is the current UTC offset in Shanghai?

Shanghai is currently UTC+8 — that is 8 hours ahead of GMT.

Does Shanghai observe daylight saving time?

No. Shanghai stays on the same UTC offset all year and does not observe daylight saving time.

How far ahead is Shanghai of GMT?

Shanghai is 8 hours ahead of GMT.