Current time in Shanghai
00:38 35
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Local time in Shanghai right now
- Time zone
Asia/Shanghai- UTC offset
- UTC+8
- Abbreviation
- CST
This time zone does not observe daylight saving time
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Frequently asked questions
What time is it in Shanghai right now?
The current local time in Shanghai is shown at the top of this page, updated live.
What time zone is Shanghai in?
Shanghai uses Asia/Shanghai (CST), currently UTC+8.
Does Shanghai observe daylight saving time?
This time zone does not observe daylight saving time