Current Time in Shanghai, China 🇨🇳
Lat/Long: 31.22° N, 121.46° E
Province: Shanghai
IANA Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
Timezone: CST (China Standard Time)
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in China: CST
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 25 May ● | 03:15 | 04:53 | 11:51 | 15:30 | 18:48 | 20:18 |
| Tue, 26 May | 03:14 | 04:52 | 11:51 | 15:30 | 18:49 | 20:19 |
| Wed, 27 May | 03:14 | 04:52 | 11:51 | 15:30 | 18:49 | 20:19 |
| Thu, 28 May | 03:13 | 04:52 | 11:51 | 15:30 | 18:50 | 20:20 |
| Fri, 29 May | 03:12 | 04:51 | 11:51 | 15:30 | 18:51 | 20:21 |
| Sat, 30 May | 03:12 | 04:51 | 11:51 | 15:30 | 18:51 | 20:21 |
| Sun, 31 May | 03:11 | 04:51 | 11:51 | 15:30 | 18:52 | 20:22 |
14-day Forecast for Shanghai
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Shanghai
Sunrise
in Shanghai
↑
4:53 AM
Sunset
in Shanghai
↓
6:48 PM
Day Length
13h 55m
Dawn
in Shanghai
4:25 AM
Dusk
in Shanghai
7:16 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Shanghai
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
72.1%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 14:20
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 01:34
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Frequently Asked Questions about Shanghai
What time is it in Shanghai right now?
The current local time in Shanghai is 23:41 on Monday, May 25, 2026. Shanghai follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Shanghai in?
Shanghai uses the Asia/Shanghai IANA time zone (UTC+08:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Shanghai?
Is Shanghai on daylight saving time right now?
No — Shanghai is not currently observing daylight saving time as of May 25, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Shanghai today?
Today in Shanghai: sunrise is at 04:53 and sunset is at 18:48, giving 13h 55m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Shanghai tonight?
The moon phase over Shanghai tonight is Waxing Gibbous with 72.1% illumination.