What time is it in Shanghai right now?
11:02:10
Sunday, November 8, 2026 · GMT+08:00 · No daylight saving
It is morning in Shanghai, China. Time zone: Asia/Shanghai.
Shanghai time difference with major cities
| City | Local time | Difference | Convert |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing | 11:02 | Same time | Shanghai to Beijing |
| New York | 22:02 | -13h | Shanghai to New York |
| London | 03:02 | -8h | Shanghai to London |
| Tokyo | 12:02 | +1h | Shanghai to Tokyo |
| Los Angeles | 19:02 | -16h | Shanghai to Los Angeles |
| Paris | 04:02 | -7h | Shanghai to Paris |
| Sydney | 14:02 | +3h | Shanghai to Sydney |
| Dubai | 07:02 | -4h | Shanghai to Dubai |
About time in Shanghai
Shanghai sits in the Asia/Shanghai zone, currently GMT+08:00. Shanghai keeps the same offset all year, so its difference with cities that do observe daylight saving time changes seasonally from the other side. This clock reads directly from the IANA time zone database in your browser, so it reflects the latest rules without manual updates.
Common questions about Shanghai time
What time is it in Shanghai right now?
It is currently 11:02 in Shanghai (Sunday, November 8, 2026), which is GMT+08:00.
What time zone is Shanghai in?
Shanghai uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, currently GMT+08:00. Shanghai does not observe daylight saving time, so the offset is the same all year.
Does Shanghai observe daylight saving time?
No. Shanghai stays on GMT+08:00 throughout the year.