Current Time in Shanghai, China

Local Time

Time Zone Information for Shanghai

City
Shanghai
Country
China
Country Code
CN
Time Zone
Asia/Shanghai
Current UTC Offset
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Languages
Chinese
Currency
Chinese yuan (CNY)

Latitude

31.2323° N

Longitude

121.4691° E

Distances from Shanghai to Major Cities

Approximate great-circle distances from Shanghai to major cities around the world.

New York11,858 km7,368 miNNE
Los Angeles10,434 km6,484 miNE
Chicago11,357 km7,057 miNNE
Toronto11,422 km7,097 miNNE
São Paulo18,564 km11,535 miWNW
London9,196 km5,714 miNNW
Berlin8,398 km5,218 miNW
Moscow6,817 km4,236 miNW
Dubai6,421 km3,990 miWNW
Mumbai5,042 km3,133 miW
Singapore3,810 km2,368 miSSW
Hong Kong1,231 km765 miSW
Tokyo1,765 km1,097 miENE
Sydney7,882 km4,898 miSSE

Use this page to check the current time in Shanghai, China, its current UTC offset, time zone, and the difference between Shanghai and your local time.

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See the current local time in Shanghai, China. The live clock above updates automatically and shows the local date and time with seconds.

Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Shanghai

What time is it in Shanghai right now?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Shanghai, China, including the current date and seconds.

What time zone is Shanghai in?

Shanghai, China uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone. The current UTC offset is shown in the time zone information section above.

How can I compare Shanghai time with my local time?

The time zone information section shows whether Shanghai is ahead of, behind, or currently the same as your device's local time.

About Time in Shanghai

Shanghai, China uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone. This page provides a live local clock for Shanghai together with its current UTC offset and time zone information, making it easier to coordinate calls, travel, work, and other activities across locations.