Current Time in Shanghai
Shanghai, China 🇨🇳 runs on Asia/Shanghai.
05:12:27
Sunday, 17 May 2026
Asia/Shanghai · UTC+8
Timezone
Asia/Shanghai
UTC Offset
UTC+8
Country
China
DST
Not observed
The current time in Shanghai is shown above. The clock updates every second once the page loads. Shanghai runs UTC+8 year-round; all of mainland China uses a single time zone despite spanning five solar hours.
When is it daytime in Shanghai?
In Shanghai, daytime runs roughly from 7am to 7pm local. Right now it is after dark in Shanghai. Business hours are typically 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday.
Other cities in the same time zone
Plan a meeting with Shanghai
Most cross-city scheduling from Shanghai runs against the cities below. Each page shows the overlap window and the time difference, with DST handled live.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Shanghai right now?
Use the live clock at the top of this page for the current Shanghai time. Shanghai operates on Asia/Shanghai, which is currently UTC+8.
What time zone does Shanghai use?
Shanghai uses Asia/Shanghai (IANA timezone identifier). At standard time, the UTC offset is +8. Shanghai does not observe daylight saving time, so the offset stays constant year-round.
Does Shanghai observe daylight saving time?
No. The offset stays at UTC+8 year-round.
How can I plan a meeting with someone in Shanghai?
Use one of the meeting-time pages below for a specific city pair. Each page shows the overlap window between Shanghai working hours and the other city's, and the live tool maps it in both directions.