🇨🇳 Current Time in Shanghai, China
⚙️ Time Zone Tools & Information
🌍 Time Difference from Shanghai
Compare Shanghai time with major cities around the world
| City | Time Difference | Current Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 New York | -13 hours | --:-- |
| 🇬🇧 London | -8 hours | --:-- |
| 🇯🇵 Tokyo | +1 hour | --:-- |
| 🇦🇺 Sydney | +3 hours | --:-- |
| 🇫🇷 Paris | -7 hours | --:-- |
| 🇦🇪 Dubai | -4 hours | --:-- |
📞 Best Time to Call Shanghai
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Recommended calling times:
- 🟢 Best: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM CST (Business hours)
- 🟡 Good: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM CST (Extended hours)
- 🔴 Avoid: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM CST (Night time)
🏢 Business Hours
🌅 Sun Information
Shanghai experiences four distinct seasons with varying daylight hours.
📊 Quick Facts About Shanghai Time
- Time Zone: China Standard Time (CST)
- UTC Offset: UTC+8 (No daylight saving)
- Same as: All of China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore
- IANA Name: Asia/Shanghai
- Unique: China uses one time zone for the entire country
🎯 Travel Tips
- Shanghai is 8 hours ahead of UTC year-round
- No time change for daylight saving time
- Business hours typically 9 AM - 6 PM weekdays
- Lunch break usually 12:00-1:00 PM
- Pudong and Hongqiao airports operate 24/7
- Metro runs 5:30 AM - 11:00 PM (varies by line)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does Shanghai have Daylight Saving Time?
No, Shanghai (and all of China) does not observe Daylight Saving Time. It stays on China Standard Time (CST) UTC+8 throughout the year.
Why does China have only one time zone?
China uses a single time zone (UTC+8) across the entire country for political and administrative unity, despite geographically spanning five time zones.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and New York?
Shanghai is 13 hours ahead of New York (EST) or 12 hours ahead during EDT. When it's noon in NYC, it's 1 AM the next day in Shanghai.
Is Shanghai time the same as Beijing time?
Yes, Shanghai and Beijing (and all other Chinese cities) use the same time zone: China Standard Time (CST) UTC+8.
What are typical business hours in Shanghai?
Standard business hours are 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM on weekdays (Monday-Friday), with lunch breaks typically from 12:00-1:00 PM.
How many hours ahead is Shanghai of London?
Shanghai is 8 hours ahead of London (GMT) or 7 hours ahead during BST. When it's noon in London, it's 8 PM in Shanghai.