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Wednesday, May 13, 2026
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See the exact local time in Shanghai China. The live clock above updates every second.Shanghai follows China Standard Time (GMT+8, UTC+8). Use the sections below for timezone details, UTC offset, DST status, and comparisons with other cities worldwide.
Current Local Time in Shanghai
What Time Is It in Shanghai Right Now?
The current local time in Shanghai, China is 02:24:21 AM on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Shanghai observes the China Standard Time timezone (GMT+8, UTC+8). The city is currently on standard GMT+8 time.
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02:24:21 AM
GMT+8 · UTC+8
Shanghai Time Zone Information
UTC offset, DST status, and Shanghai timezone details
- Timezone
- China Standard Time
- UTC Offset
- UTC+8
- IANA Identifier
- Asia/Shanghai
- Daylight Saving Time
- Not observed / not active
- Country
- 🇨🇳 China
Shanghai maintains a stable UTC offset of UTC+8 year-round, making it easy to schedule international calls and meetings.
How to Compare Shanghai Time With Other Cities
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Check the current local time in Shanghai (GMT+8, UTC+8) at the top of this page — the clock updates every second.
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Use the Time Difference table below to instantly see how many hours ahead or behind major world cities are relative to Shanghai.
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Need a full 24-hour side-by-side view? Head to the Timezone Converter and pick Shanghai as the source.
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Shanghai Time Zone Information
Time Zone Details
- Time Zone
- GMT+8
- Full Name
- China Standard Time
- UTC Offset
- UTC+8
- IANA Zone
- Asia/Shanghai
- Country
- 🇨🇳 China
- DST Active
- No — Standard time is in effect
Shanghai is located in China and observes the Asia/Shanghai time zone. The current UTC offset is UTC+8. This timezone does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
Time Difference Between Shanghai and Other Cities
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shanghai Time
Common questions about the current time in Shanghai and GMT+8 timezone
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