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Current time in Shanghai
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Shanghai at a glance
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
UTC offset
UTC+8
Coordinates
31.23°N · 121.47°E
Country
China 🇨🇳
Dialing code
+86
Language
Chinese
Date & prayer times
Today in Shanghai, Gregorian and Hijri.
Sunrise, sunset & day length
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Frequently asked
What time zone is Shanghai in?
Shanghai uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone (UTC+8).
What is the UTC offset of Shanghai?
Shanghai is on UTC+8. The offset can shift by an hour where daylight saving time is observed.
Which country is Shanghai in?
Shanghai is located in China.
How is the current time in Shanghai calculated?
The clock for Shanghai is computed in your browser from its IANA time zone, so it stays accurate without calling any external time service.