The current local time in Shanghai, China, live to the second — with today’s date, the UTC offset, sunrise and sunset, and how far ahead or behind Shanghai is from you.
Shanghai is in China and observes the Asia/Shanghai time zone, currently UTC+8. The clock above is live and updates every second, and it automatically reflects daylight saving time whenever Shanghai is observing it — so the offset you see is always the one in effect right now.
To see how Shanghai lines up with your own location or with colleagues elsewhere, open the meeting planner or spin the interactive globe. You can also pin Shanghai to your world clock board to keep an eye on it alongside other cities.
Frequently asked questions
What is the current local time in Shanghai?
The current local time in Shanghai, China is shown live at the top of this page and updates every second. Shanghai follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Shanghai in?
Shanghai uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone. The clock on this page automatically adjusts for daylight saving time whenever Shanghai is observing it, so the UTC offset shown is always the one currently in effect.
How can I see the time difference between Shanghai and my location?
Use the meeting planner or spin the interactive globe to compare Shanghai with your own time zone, or pin it to your world clock board to track it alongside other cities.