What Time Is It in Shanghai?
See what time it is in Shanghai, China right now, with the date, time zone and the time difference from where you are.
About this tool
Shanghai is in China and follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone. The time is UTC+8 (CST) all year, with no daylight saving time. Shanghai is normally 7 hours ahead of London. The difference is 8 hours ahead for about 5 months of the year, because daylight saving time is used at different times of the year.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Shanghai in?
Shanghai: the time is UTC+8 (CST) all year, with no daylight saving time.
Does Shanghai have daylight saving time?
No. Shanghai uses the same time all year, so the clocks are never changed.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and London?
Shanghai is normally 7 hours ahead of London. The difference is 8 hours ahead for about 5 months of the year, because daylight saving time is used at different times of the year.
Why does the clock show a slightly different time than mine?
The page takes the time from the internet and adjusts for delay, so it is accurate to the second.