Time zone in Shanghai
The current local time in Shanghai, China is shown above, synchronized to the second. Shanghai uses China Standard Time (UTC+8). Shanghai does not observe daylight saving time, so the time is UTC+8 all year round.
Show the time in Shanghai in fullscreen
Use the fullscreen button to turn your screen into a large clock showing the local time in Shanghai. In the settings you can choose a theme, add your own background image or switch to an analog clock face.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Shanghai in?
Shanghai uses China Standard Time (UTC+8). The IANA time zone identifier is Asia/Shanghai.
Does Shanghai observe daylight saving time?
Shanghai does not observe daylight saving time, so the time is UTC+8 all year round.
What is the time difference to Shanghai?
The time difference between your location and Shanghai is shown directly under the clock. It is calculated from your device’s time zone and always takes daylight saving time into account.