Current time in Shanghai
China
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Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
UTC offset
GMT+8
Abbreviation
GMT+8
Daylight saving
Not in effect
Coordinates
31.23, 121.47
Difference vs you
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Time zone in Shanghai
Shanghai uses Asia/Shanghai, which is UTC+8. China does not observe daylight saving time, so the offset stays the same all year round.
Time difference from Shanghai
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York · United States | +12h |
| London · United Kingdom | +7h |
| Los Angeles · United States | +15h |
| Paris · France | +6h |
| Dubai · United Arab Emirates | +4h |
| Mumbai · India | +2h 30m |
| Tokyo · Japan | −1h |
| Sydney · Australia | −2h |
Differences are for today and take daylight saving time into account where it applies.
Daylight in Shanghai
The longest day brings about 14h 11m of daylight, the shortest about 10h 07m.
Cities in the same time zone
Nearby cities
Frequently asked questions
- What time zone is Shanghai in?
- Shanghai is in the Asia/Shanghai time zone, currently UTC+8.
- Does Shanghai observe daylight saving time?
- No. Shanghai stays on UTC+8 all year.
- What is the time difference between Shanghai and New York?
- Shanghai is 12h ahead of New York.