PlanetClocksCurrent local time in Shanghai
Sunrise / Sunset · today
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Time zone facts
- Time zone
- China Standard Time
- IANA zone
- Asia/Shanghai
- Current UTC offset
- UTC+8
- Daylight saving time
- No
- Country
- China
- Region
- Shanghai
- Population
- 24,874,500
- Coordinates
- 31.22° N, 121.46° E
- Elevation
- 12 m
Shanghai is a city in China, with a population of about 24,874,500. It uses the China Standard Time time zone (IANA identifier Asia/Shanghai).
Shanghai does not observe daylight saving time, so the clock stays on UTC+8 all year round. The time difference with places that do change their clocks — such as most of Europe and North America — therefore shifts by one hour twice a year.
Other cities on the same clock include Chongqing, Chengdu, Beijing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Tianjin.
Because Shanghai lies at 31.22° N, 121.46° E, the length of the day changes moderately through the year: around the June solstice there are about 14 h 11 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 10 h 07 min.
Time difference with other cities
Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 5:58 AM | 6:05 PM | 12 h 06 min |
| June solstice | 4:50 AM | 7:01 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| September equinox | 5:42 AM | 5:51 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| December solstice | 6:48 AM | 4:55 PM | 10 h 07 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Shanghai in?
Shanghai is in the China Standard Time time zone, IANA identifier Asia/Shanghai. The UTC offset is UTC+8.
Does Shanghai have daylight saving time?
No. Shanghai stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and New York?
In January New York is 13 hours behind Shanghai, and in July it is 12 hours behind Shanghai, because of daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Los Angeles?
In January Los Angeles is 16 hours behind Shanghai, and in July it is 15 hours behind Shanghai, because of daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Shanghai?
Sunrise and sunset times change daily; today's times are shown at the top of this page. Around the June solstice, the sun rises at about 4:50 AM and sets at about 7:01 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 6:48 AM and sets at about 4:55 PM (local time).
Nearby cities
- New Taipei City Taiwan · 680 km ·
- Taipei Taiwan · 690 km ·
- Wuhan China · 690 km ·
- Busan South Korea · 830 km ·
- Seoul South Korea · 870 km ·
- Pyongyang North Korea · 950 km ·