Shanghai time zone facts
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| UTC offset | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving | Not observed |
| Country | China ยท dialling code +86 |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Shanghai in?
Shanghai uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, UTC+8, and does not observe daylight saving.
Does Shanghai observe daylight saving time?
No. Shanghai stays on UTC+8 all year and does not change its clocks.
What is the current time in Shanghai?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Shanghai, updating every second, along with today's UTC offset.
The clock updates live from your device using its built-in time-zone database; nothing is sent anywhere. Offsets and daylight-saving dates are accurate for planning, a very out-of-date device can lag a recent rule change.