Current Time in Shanghai
The current local time in Shanghai, China, updated live every second.
Note The time is computed in your browser from Shanghai’s official time zone (Asia/Shanghai) — never hardcoded. Shanghai keeps UTC+8 year-round.
Shanghai vs other Asia-Pacific cities, right now
Live current time in nearby major cities, and how far each is ahead of or behind Shanghai.
| City | Current time | vs Shanghai |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo Japan | --:--:-- | |
| Singapore Singapore | --:--:-- | |
| Hong Kong Hong Kong | --:--:-- | |
| Seoul South Korea | --:--:-- | |
| Taipei Taiwan | --:--:-- | |
| Bangkok Thailand | --:--:-- | |
| Jakarta Indonesia | --:--:-- | |
| Manila Philippines | --:--:-- | |
| Kuala Lumpur Malaysia | --:--:-- | |
| Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam | --:--:-- |
How to read the time in Shanghai
- 01 The large clock shows Shanghai’s current local time, ticking every second in 24-hour format, with the 12-hour (AM/PM) time beside it.
- 02 Read the zone label and UTC offset to see how Shanghai relates to Coordinated Universal Time — it updates itself when daylight saving changes.
- 03Use the “ahead of / behind your local time” line to convert Shanghai time to your own instantly.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Shanghai in?
Shanghai, China uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone (IANA identifier). Shanghai stays on UTC+8 all year and does not change its clocks for daylight saving time.
Does Shanghai observe daylight saving time?
No. Shanghai keeps the same offset (UTC+8) throughout the year and does not adjust its clocks seasonally, so its local time relative to UTC never changes.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Tokyo?
The gap between Shanghai and Tokyo depends on the current daylight-saving state of each city, so it can shift during the year. The live reference table above shows exactly how many hours Tokyo and other cities are ahead of or behind Shanghai right now.
Is this Shanghai clock accurate and free?
Yes. The time is calculated live in your browser from Shanghai's official IANA time zone (Asia/Shanghai) and your device clock — nothing is hardcoded and nothing is uploaded. It is completely free and needs no sign-up.