Current Time in Shanghai, China

Time Zone Information

Time Zone

CST

IANA Identifier

Asia/Shanghai

UTC Offset

UTC+8

Country

China (CN)

Location Details

Coordinates

31.2304°, 121.4737°

Population

24.9M

Nearby Airports

• Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) — 30 km

Nearby Cities

• Beijing — China
• Guangzhou — China
• Shenzhen — China
• Hong Kong — China
• Bali — Indonesia
• Bangkok — Thailand
• Hanoi — Vietnam
• Ho Chi Minh City — Vietnam

Trading forex? Check our Forex Market Hours tool to see which markets are open right now — live in your local timezone.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Shanghai in?

Shanghai is in the CST time zone (Asia/Shanghai), which is UTC+8 from Coordinated Universal Time.

Does Shanghai observe Daylight Saving Time?

Shanghai uses the Asia/Shanghai IANA timezone identifier. Whether DST is observed depends on the region's local regulations. Check the current local time above for the most accurate information.

What is the current local time in Shanghai?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the real-time current local time in Shanghai, China. It updates every second.

What is the UTC offset for Shanghai?

Shanghai has a UTC offset of UTC+8. This means it is 8 hours ahead of UTC.

What airports serve Shanghai?

Shanghai is served by Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).