China ยท Asia/Shanghai
Shanghai, China is in the Asia/Shanghai time zone (UTC+08:00) and does not observe daylight saving time (DST). The current local time is shown live above. Use the comparison table below to see Shanghai's time against major cities around the world, and check China's public holidays.
Shanghai vs the World
Current time difference between Shanghai, China and major cities worldwide (DST-adjusted live).
| City | Local Time | Offset | vs Shanghai |
|---|---|---|---|
| New YorkUnited States | 9:11 AM | UTCโ4 | 12h ahead of |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | 2:11 PM | UTC+1 | 7h ahead of |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | 5:11 PM | UTC+4 | 4h ahead of |
| MumbaiIndia | 6:41 PM | UTC+5:30 | 2h 30m ahead of |
| SingaporeSingapore | 9:11 PM | UTC+8 | Same time |
| TokyoJapan | 10:11 PM | UTC+9 | 1h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | 11:11 PM | UTC+10 | 2h behind |
Business Hours in Shanghai (9:00 AM โ 5:00 PM)
When it's 9:00 AM โ 5:00 PM in Shanghai, here's the corresponding time in each city.
| City | 9:00 AM in Shanghai | 5:00 PM in Shanghai |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| London | 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| Dubai | 5:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| Mumbai | 6:30 AM | 2:30 PM |
| Singapore | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| Tokyo | 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| Sydney | 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
Offsets and times update automatically and account for daylight saving time. Use the time converter or Business Hours tool for more.
Public Holidays in China
| Date | Holiday | Local Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | New Year's Day | ๅ ๆฆ | public |
| Feb 10 | Chinese New Year | ๆฅ่ | public |
| Apr 4 | Qingming Festival | ๆธ ๆ่ | public |
| May 1 | Labor Day | ๅณๅจ่ | public |
| Jun 10 | Dragon Boat Festival | ็ซฏๅ่ | public |
| Sep 17 | Mid-Autumn Festival | ไธญ็ง่ | public |
| Oct 1 | National Day | ๅฝๅบ่ | public |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Shanghai in?
Shanghai, China is in the Asia/Shanghai time zone (UTC+08:00) and does not observe daylight saving time.
What time is it in Shanghai right now?
The current local time in Shanghai is shown live at the top of this page, and the table below shows Shanghai's time against major cities worldwide.
Does Shanghai observe daylight saving time (DST)?
No โ Shanghai does not observe daylight saving time, so the local time stays the same all year round.
What is Shanghai's UTC / GMT offset?
Shanghai is in Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00).
What is the time difference between Shanghai and India?
Shanghai (UTC+08:00) is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of India (IST, UTC+5:30).
What is the time difference between Shanghai and New York?
Shanghai (UTC+08:00) is 12 hours ahead of New York (US Eastern Time).
What is Shanghai's airport code?
Shanghai's main airport is PVG โ the IATA code many people use when searching for Shanghai time.