Current Time in Shanghai, China
GMT+8 · UTC+08:00 · 24,874,500pop.
Time Zone
| Zone | GMT+8 — China Standard Time |
| UTC offset | UTC+08:00 |
| IANA | Asia/Shanghai |
| DST | Not observed |
Sun Today
| Sunrise | 04:53 |
| Sunset | 19:02 |
| Day Length | 14h 8m |
| Solar noon | 11:57 |
| Twilight | 04:25 – 19:30 |
Moon & Location
| Phase | 🌖 Waning Gibbous |
| Illumination | 93.1% |
| Coordinates | 31.22°, 121.46° |
| Country | China |
| Calling code | +86 |
Plan with Shanghai time
Practical timing guidance for calls, launches, travel, and remote work in Shanghai.
Local rhythm
It is currently evening in Shanghai, which is near the edge of the workday. For most business calls, start with 9:00 AM-5:00 PM GMT+8.
Best global overlap
The strongest workday overlap is with Tokyo: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM in Shanghai matches 10:00 AM-5:00 PM there.
DST caveat
Shanghai does not currently observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset is steadier through the year.
Time Difference from Shanghai
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York City | +12h |
| Los Angeles | +15h |
| London | +7h |
| Berlin | +6h |
| Dubai | +4h |
| Mumbai | +2h 30m |
| Tokyo | -1h |
| Sydney | -2h |
| São Paulo | +11h |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Shanghai in?
Shanghai uses China Standard Time (GMT+8, UTC+08:00). IANA identifier: Asia/Shanghai. Shanghai does not observe daylight saving time.
Sunrise and sunset in Shanghai today?
Sunrise 04:53, sunset 19:02. Day length: 14h 8m (-1m vs yesterday). Solar noon: 11:57.
Moon phase in Shanghai?
🌖 Waning Gibbous (93.1% illuminated). Next full moon: Jul 29. Next new moon: Jul 14.