Current Time in Shanghai, China

Asia/Shanghai · UTC+8

10:27:46PM

Monday, June 22, 2026

Shanghai time · UTC+8

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Time zone details

Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
UTC offset
UTC+8
Country
China
Daylight saving
Not observed

Sunrise & sunset

Sunrise

4:50 AM

Sunset

7:01 PM

Day length

14h 11m

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Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Shanghai right now?
The current local time in Shanghai, China is shown live at the top of this page. Shanghai is on UTC+8, and the local date is Monday, June 22, 2026.
What time zone is Shanghai in?
Shanghai uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, currently UTC+8.
Does Shanghai observe daylight saving time?
No. Shanghai does not observe daylight saving time and stays on UTC+8 all year.