9:40:27 PM
Thursday, October 8, 2026
Time zoneChina Standard TimeCST · UTC+08:00
DateOctober 8, 2026Thursday
Sunrise · Sunset5:50 AM · 5:32 PM11 h 41 min of daylight
Daylight savingNot used
Same time all year
Time difference from Shanghai
YouYour device
🇺🇸 New YorkUnited States
9:40 AM
12 hours behind
🇬🇧 LondonUnited Kingdom
2:40 PM
7 hours behind
🇺🇸 Los AngelesUnited States
6:40 AM
15 hours behind
🇦🇪 DubaiUnited Arab Emirates
5:40 PM
4 hours behind
🇮🇳 MumbaiIndia
7:10 PM
2 hours 30 minutes behind
🇸🇬 SingaporeSingapore
9:40 PM
Same time
Questions & answers
What is the time in Shanghai, China right now?
The clock above shows the exact current time in Shanghai, China, synced with internet time and updated every second. Shanghai is in the China Standard Time zone (CST), which is UTC+08:00.
What time zone is Shanghai in?
Shanghai uses China Standard Time (CST, UTC+08:00). The time zone ID is Asia/Shanghai.
Does Shanghai have daylight saving time?
Shanghai does not use daylight saving time. The clock stays on CST (UTC+08:00) all year.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and other cities?
New York is 12 hours behind Shanghai. London is 7 hours behind Shanghai. See the table above for more cities.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Shanghai?
Today the sun rises at 5:50 AM and sets at 5:32 PM local time in Shanghai, which is 11 h 41 min of daylight.