Current Time in Shanghai, China
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Sunday, September 20, 2026
CSTUTC+8
Shanghai time zone
Time Zone
China Standard Time (CST)
IANA: Asia/Shanghai
UTC Offset
UTC+8
Daylight Saving Time
Not observed
Same offset all year
Coordinates
31.22° N, 121.46° E
Sunrise
5:41 AM
Sunset
5:53 PM
Sun times for Sep 20, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 13 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Shanghai to New York | -12 hours | |
| Shanghai to London | -7 hours | |
| Shanghai to Dubai | -4 hours | |
| Shanghai to New Delhi | -2 hours 30 minutes | |
| Shanghai to Tokyo | +1 hour |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Shanghai. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Shanghai
What time zone is Shanghai in?
Shanghai is on China Standard Time (IANA time zone Asia/Shanghai), which is CST (UTC+8) all year.
Does Shanghai observe daylight saving time?
No. Shanghai does not change its clocks for daylight saving time, so it stays on CST (UTC+8) all year. Its time difference with places that do observe daylight saving time changes during the year.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and New York?
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, New York is 12 hours behind Shanghai. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Shanghai?
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, the sun rises at 5:41 AM and sets at 5:53 PM local time, giving 12 hours 13 minutes of daylight.
Is all of China on the same time as Shanghai?
Yes. China uses a single time zone, so Shanghai has the same local time as the rest of the country.