🇨🇳 Shanghai, China · Daytime

Time in Shanghai

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7:37 AM · Saturday, October 10, 2026

  • China Standard Time
  • UTC+8
  • Asia/Shanghai
Sunrise
05:54
Sunset
17:30
Daylight
11 h 36 min

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China Standard Time · UTC+8

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Time in Shanghai, in detail

  • Time zone China Standard Time Asia/Shanghai
  • UTC offset UTC+8 IANA zone Asia/Shanghai
  • Daylight saving Not observed Shanghai keeps the same offset all year.
  • Sunrise 05:54 Solar noon at 11:42
  • Sunset 17:30 11 h 36 min of daylight
  • People on this clock 24,870,895 China
  • Coordinates 31.23°, 121.47° Sunrise and sunset are calculated from this position.

Time in Shanghai: common questions

Which IANA time zone does Shanghai belong to?
Shanghai belongs to the IANA time zone Asia/Shanghai, currently UTC+8.
What is the time offset in Shanghai compared with UTC?
Local time in Shanghai is UTC+8, with no seasonal change.
Does Shanghai switch to summer time?
No, Shanghai does not switch to summer time; the clocks stay on UTC+8.
When does the sun rise and set in Shanghai?
On October 10 the sun rises in Shanghai at 5:52 AM and sets at 5:29 PM – 11 hours and 36 minutes of daylight.
Which other places are on the same time as Shanghai?
The same time as in Shanghai, UTC+8, is used right now in the Philippines, in Malaysia, in Taiwan, in Hong Kong (China), in Singapore, in Mongolia, and in 2 other countries and territories.
How does the time in Shanghai compare with Lisbon, Chiang Mai, or Mexico City?
Taking Shanghai as the reference, Lisbon is 7 hours behind, Chiang Mai is 1 hour behind, and Mexico City is 14 hours behind.
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