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Current Time in Shanghai

3:38 AM

Sunday, June 21, 2026 · GMT+8 (UTC+8)

Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
UTC offset
UTC+8
Abbreviation
GMT+8
Daylight saving
Not observed

The current local time in Shanghai is 3:38 AM on Sunday, June 21, 2026.Shanghai runs on the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is presently UTC+8 (GMT+8). Shanghai does not observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset (UTC+8) stays the same all year.

Use the interactive globe above to compare Shanghai with other cities, or open the Compare tab to line up several time zones side by side. Planning a call? The Meeting Planner finds overlapping working hours automatically, and the DST checker tracks upcoming clock changes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time is it in Shanghai right now?

As of Sunday, June 21, 2026, the local time in Shanghai is around 3:38 AM (GMT+8). The clock at the top of this page ticks in real time, and the offset shown is UTC+8.

What time zone is Shanghai in?

Shanghai uses the Asia/Shanghai IANA time zone, currently abbreviated GMT+8. Its current offset from Coordinated Universal Time is UTC+8.

Does Shanghai observe daylight saving time?

Shanghai does not observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset (UTC+8) stays the same all year.

What is the UTC offset for Shanghai?

Shanghai is currently at UTC+8. This offset is fixed throughout the year.