Shanghai does not observe daylight saving time. Clocks stay on CST year-round.
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Shanghai Time Zone: CST and UTC+8
Shanghai operates on CST (UTC+8), placing it ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) by 8 hours. The IANA timezone identifier is Asia/Shanghai.
Shanghai does not observe daylight saving time. Clocks stay on CST year-round. This means the time difference between Shanghai and cities that do observe daylight saving time will shift by one hour seasonally.
For scheduling calls with Shanghai, useful reference points: Shanghai is 8 hours ahead of London on GMT and 13 hours ahead of New York on EST. During US daylight saving time the difference with New York shifts by one hour.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Shanghai right now?
Shanghai follows CST (UTC+8). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Shanghai, updated every second.
What time zone is Shanghai in?
Shanghai is in CST (UTC+8). The IANA timezone identifier is Asia/Shanghai.
Does Shanghai observe daylight saving time?
Shanghai does not observe daylight saving time. Clocks stay on CST year-round.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and London?
Shanghai (CST, UTC+8) is 8 hours ahead of London During BST the difference changes by an hour..
What is the time difference between Shanghai and New York?
Shanghai (CST, UTC+8) is 13 hours ahead of New York During EDT the difference changes by an hour..