Current Time in Shanghai, China
Check the current time in Shanghai, including its time zone, UTC offset, and daylight saving status. Use this page to quickly plan calls, travel, or meetings with people in Shanghai.
Thursday, August 13, 2026
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About Time in Shanghai
Shanghai follows CST (UTC+8). China's largest city and financial center.
The current time in Shanghai is displayed above and updates every second. Today in Shanghai, the sun rises at approximately 5:17 AM and sets at approximately 6:30 PM. The current date is Thursday, August 13, 2026. Whether you're scheduling a meeting across time zones, planning travel to Shanghai, or simply curious about the local time, NowTimeHub provides accurate, real-time information for Shanghai, China and hundreds of other cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Shanghai observe Daylight Saving Time?
No, China does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
What time zone is Shanghai in?
Shanghai is in the Asia/Shanghai time zone with an offset of GMT+08:00 from UTC.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Shanghai?
Today, sunrise in Shanghai is at approximately 5:17 AM and sunset at approximately 6:30 PM. Times vary throughout the year.
What is the current time in Shanghai?
The current time in Shanghai is shown in the live clock above. This page updates every second to show the accurate local time.
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Last updated: August 2026