What time is it in Shanghai?
Local time in Shanghai, its UTC offset, today's sunrise and sunset, and the difference with other major cities.
· UTC+8 · GMT+8 · China
| UTC offset | UTC+8 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai (GMT+8) |
| Sunrise | 05:40 AM |
| Sunset | 05:55 PM |
| Solar noon | 11:48 AM |
| Day length | 12 h 15 min |
Daylight saving time
Shanghai does not change its clocks: the offset stays UTC+8 all year.
Time difference with other cities
| City | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | −12 h | |
| Los Angeles | −15 h | |
| Chicago | −13 h | |
| Houston | −13 h | |
| Phoenix | −15 h | |
| Philadelphia | −12 h | |
| San Antonio | −13 h | |
| San Diego | −15 h |
Frequently asked questions
Shanghai is on GMT+8, that is UTC+8. When it is 12:00 UTC, it is 08:00 PM in Shanghai — the clock at the top of this page updates live.
Shanghai is on UTC+8. The difference with any other city is in the comparison table above.
Today the sun rises at 05:40 AM and sets at 05:55 PM in Shanghai, a day of 12 h 15 min.
Shanghai does not change its clocks: the offset stays UTC+8 all year.
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