Shanghai current time
Current time in Shanghai (China): UTC+8. Shanghai is 1 hour behind Tokyo. Time differences, DST and weather.
Shanghai is in the Asia/Shanghai time zone (UTC+8). Shanghai is 1 hour behind Tokyo.
City Comparison Insights
- Local time: 06:05 (Mon, 10/5)
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- UTC offset: UTC+8
- Country/Region: China
- Region: Asia
- Currency: CNY
Time difference between Shanghai and major cities
Shown relative to Shanghai: plus means the other city is ahead, minus means it is behind.
| City | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 18:05 | −12h |
| London | 23:05 | −7h |
| Paris | 00:05 | −6h |
| Tokyo | 07:05 | +1h |
| Singapore | 06:05 | ±0h |
| Sydney | 09:05 | +3h |
| Dubai | 02:05 | −4h |
| Seoul | 07:05 | +1h |
| Hong Kong | 06:05 | ±0h |
| Los Angeles | 15:05 | −15h |
| Bangkok | 05:05 | −1h |
| Osaka | 07:05 | +1h |
Daylight saving time (DST)
- Shanghai does not observe daylight saving time, so the offset stays UTC+8 all year.
Frequently asked questions
What time is it in Shanghai now?
Shanghai is in the Asia/Shanghai time zone (UTC+8). The clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Shanghai.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Tokyo?
Shanghai is 1 hour behind Tokyo.
What time is it in Shanghai when it is 9:00 in Tokyo?
When it is 9:00 in Tokyo, it is 08:00 in Shanghai.
Does Shanghai observe daylight saving time?
Shanghai does not observe daylight saving time, so the offset stays UTC+8 all year.