Shanghai, China
Monday, May 18, 2026 • UTC+8 (GMT+8)
The current local time in Shanghai, China is 01:24:23.
Quick Facts
- Country
- China
- Region
- Asia
- Population
- 24,874,500
- Coordinates
- 31.22° N, 121.46° E
- Time Zone
- Asia/Shanghai
- Currency
- Yuan Renminbi (CNY)
- Languages
- Chinese, Cantonese, Wu Chinese, dta +2 more
- Country Area
- 9,596,960 km²
Time Difference Between Shanghai and Major Cities
| CITY | LOCAL TIME | DIFFERENCE |
|---|---|---|
| Time in New York | 12h behind | |
| Time in London | 7h behind | |
| Time in Tokyo | 1h ahead | |
| Time in Sydney | 2h ahead | |
| Time in Dubai | 4h behind | |
| Time in Singapore | Same time | |
| Time in Los Angeles | 15h behind | |
| Time in Paris | 6h behind |
Weather in Shanghai
Current weather conditions in Shanghai including temperature, humidity, wind speed, visibility and a five day weather forecast.
26°C
Clear Sky
Humidity
52%
Wind
17 km/h
Visibility
16 km
28°
20°
28°
20°
29°
21°
28°
21°
25°
18°
Cities Near Shanghai
- Time in Huangpu3 km
- Time in Xuhui3 km
- Time in Changning4 km
- Time in Hongkou4 km
Cities in the Same Time Zone as Shanghai
Popular Time Differences
- Time difference between Shanghai and New York
- Time difference between Shanghai and London
- Time difference between Shanghai and Tokyo
- Time difference between Shanghai and Sydney
- Time difference between Shanghai and Dubai
- Time difference between Shanghai and Singapore
- Time difference between Shanghai and Los Angeles
- Time difference between Shanghai and Paris
Map of Shanghai
Map showing the location of Shanghai at coordinates 31.22222, 121.45806.
About Shanghai Time
Shanghai is located in Asia, Chinaand follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone. The city has a population of approximately 24,874,500 people.
The current local time in Shanghai is determined by the Asia/Shanghai time zone. This time zone is used across several cities in the region and ensures consistent local time for residents and businesses.
On this page, you can find the exact current time in Shanghai, compare time differences with other cities around the world, and view additional information such as sunrise and sunset times, weather conditions, and nearby cities that share the same time zone.
Frequently Asked Questions about Shanghai
What time zone is Shanghai in?
Shanghai is in the Asia/Shanghai time zone (GMT+8) in China.
What is the current UTC offset for Shanghai?
Shanghai is currently at UTC+8.
Does Shanghai observe daylight saving time?
No, Shanghai does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset (UTC+8) stays constant year-round.
How can I check the current local time in Shanghai?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current local time in Shanghai, China, updated every second.