WORLD CLOCK · ASIA
Current Time in Shanghai
Shanghai uses China Standard Time throughout the year and does not currently observe daylight saving time. It is a major finance, trade and international business reference city.
Current time in Shanghai, updated every second in your browser.
Shanghai time at a glance
Country: China
Region: Asia
IANA time zone: Asia/Shanghai
The live clock above is calculated in your browser using the Asia/Shanghai time-zone rules. This allows the displayed UTC offset and local clock to adjust automatically when seasonal clock changes apply.
Business hours and international coordination
Shanghai business hours align strongly with Beijing, Hong Kong, Taipei, Singapore and other East Asian markets.
For cross-border work, check the exact local hour before arranging calls because working-hour overlap can change when one location observes daylight saving time and another does not.
Compare Shanghai with another location
Use the Time Zone Converter for direct date-and-time conversion, or use the Meeting Planner to compare practical working-hour windows across several cities.
Explore time across China
Open the China time guide to see other featured locations and country-level time-zone information.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone does Shanghai use?
Shanghai uses the Asia/Shanghai IANA time zone.
Does Terbit Clock handle seasonal clock changes?
Yes. The live clock uses the browser’s current time-zone rules so applicable daylight-saving changes are reflected automatically.
How can I plan a meeting with someone in Shanghai?
Use Terbit Clock Meeting Planner to compare Shanghai with other locations and identify more practical shared working hours.
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