Time in Shanghai, China
Shanghai, China is on UTC+8 all year, with no daylight saving time.
Daylight saving time in Shanghai
Shanghai does not change its clocks: it stays on UTC+8 all year.
Shanghai business hours around the world
9 AM to 5 PM in Shanghai is 1:00 AM–9:00 AM UTC on Oct 23, 2026.
| City | Difference | 9:00 AM in Shanghai is |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 12 hours behind | 9:00 PM (previous day) |
| Los Angeles | 15 hours behind | 6:00 PM (previous day) |
| London | 7 hours behind | 2:00 AM |
| Paris | 6 hours behind | 3:00 AM |
| Mumbai | 2 hours 30 minutes behind | 6:30 AM |
| Singapore | same time | 9:00 AM |
| Tokyo | 1 hour ahead | 10:00 AM |
| Sydney | 3 hours ahead | 12:00 PM |
Cities on the same clock as Shanghai
Questions
What time zone is Shanghai in?
Shanghai uses the IANA time zone Asia/Shanghai. It is UTC+8 all year.
Does Shanghai observe daylight saving time?
No. Shanghai keeps the same clock all year, so its difference to places that do change (such as New York or London) shifts by an hour twice a year.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and New York?
On Oct 23, 2026, New York is 12 hours behind Shanghai. 9:00 AM in Shanghai is 9:00 PM in New York.
What are business hours in Shanghai in UTC?
On Oct 23, 2026, 9 AM to 5 PM in Shanghai is 1:00 AM–9:00 AM UTC.
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Computed from the IANA time zone database on Oct 23, 2026. Live clocks and the converter use your browser's copy of the same data.