Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise: 04:49 AM
Sunset: 06:55 PM
Day length: 14h 5m
Travel time guide
Time in Shanghai, China
The current time in Shanghai is 8:32:13 PM. Use this guide to plan arrivals, hotel calls, tours, sunrise activities, and international travel timing.
Local time
8:32:13 PM
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
UTC offset
UTC+08:00
Best months
March to May and September to November
Weather snapshot
Season: Summer
Current: 21 C
Conditions: Overcast
DST changes
No upcoming daylight saving transition was found for this time zone in the next 18 months.
Travel timing notes
Shanghai Pudong, Hongqiao, trains, and hotels use China Standard Time.
Call hotels and business contacts during China daytime, especially from Australia or North America.
China uses one official time zone nationwide.
Shanghai is relevant for Australian and North American business and leisure travel.
Popular areas
The BundPudongYu GardenFrench Concession
Upcoming public holidays in China
Dragon Boat Festival
19 Jun 2026
Mid-Autumn Festival
25 Sep 2026
National Day
01 Oct 2026