Sunrise
05:57
LOCAL TIME IN SHANGHAI
Current time in Shanghai, China
It is 8:07 pm on Friday, 16 October 2026 in Shanghai. Shanghai is in the Asia/Shanghai time zone, UTC+08:00, and is 7 hours ahead of London.
CST · UTC+08:00No daylight savingCalling code +86
LIVE LOCAL TIME
Shanghai
20:07:08
Friday, 16 October 2026
Late eveningUTC+08:00
83% of the day in Shanghai has passed
A little moment in ShanghaiSunrise and sunset in Shanghai today
Local times for 16 October 2026. Calculated from the city’s coordinates.
☾ The sun is down. It rises at 05:57.
Solar noon
11:39
Sunset
17:22
Day length
11h 24m
Shanghai time zone facts
Everything you need before you call, travel or plan a meeting.
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
Abbreviation: CSTUTC offset now
UTC+08:00
UTC is the shared world time reference.Daylight saving
Not used
No clock change in the next 12 months.Calling code
+86
International dialling code for China.Coordinates
31.23°N, 121.47°E
Used for sunrise and sunset times.Country
AsiaTime in other cities in China
All of these cities share the same local time.
Time in Beijing Late evening20:07:08UTC+08:00
Time in Guangzhou Late evening20:07:08UTC+08:00
Time in Shenzhen Late evening20:07:08UTC+08:00
Time in Chengdu Late evening20:07:08UTC+08:00
Time in Wuhan Late evening20:07:08UTC+08:00
Time in Xi’an Late evening20:07:08UTC+08:00
Time in Hangzhou Late evening20:07:08UTC+08:00
Shanghai time difference with world cities
How far ahead or behind Shanghai is right now.
| City | Time now | Difference from Shanghai |
|---|---|---|
| Time in London | 13:07:08 | Shanghai is 7 hours ahead |
| Time in New York | 08:07:08 | Shanghai is 12 hours ahead |
| Time in Los Angeles | 05:07:08 | Shanghai is 15 hours ahead |
| Time in Dubai | 16:07:08 | Shanghai is 4 hours ahead |
| Time in New Delhi | 17:37:08 | Shanghai is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead |
| Time in Singapore | 20:07:08 | Shanghai is same time |
| Time in Tokyo | 21:07:08 | Shanghai is 1 hour behind |
| Time in Sydney | 23:07:08 | Shanghai is 3 hours behind |
| UTC | 12:07:08 | Shanghai is 8 hours ahead |
Best time to call Shanghai
Office hours of 9 am to 5 pm in Shanghai today look like this elsewhere.
London02:00 – 10:00Fri 16 Oct
New York21:00 – 05:00Thu 15 Oct
Dubai05:00 – 13:00Fri 16 Oct
Sydney12:00 – 20:00Fri 16 Oct
Questions about time in Shanghai
What time is it in Shanghai now?
The current time in Shanghai is 8:07 pm on Friday, 16 October 2026 (UTC+08:00). The clock at the top of this page updates every second.
What time zone is Shanghai in?
Shanghai uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone (CST). The current UTC offset is UTC+08:00.
Does Shanghai observe daylight saving time?
No. Shanghai does not use daylight saving time, so the clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and London?
Shanghai is 7 hours ahead of London right now. Differences can change when either place changes its clocks.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and New York?
Shanghai is 12 hours ahead of New York right now.
What is the country calling code for China?
The international calling code for China is +86. Before calling, check that it is a good local time: weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm are a helpful starting point.
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