Time Now in Shanghai, China 🇨🇳
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Shanghai ranks
#1 for largest by population.
Lat/Long: 31.22° N, 121.46° E
Elevation: 12 m above sea level
Population rank: Largest city in China
Province: Shanghai
IANA Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
Timezone: CST (China Standard Time)
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in China: CST
Local time in Shanghai runs on a UTC+08:00 offset (Asia/Shanghai). Shanghai does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Today gives roughly 12 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. At these subtropical latitudes the seasonal spread in daylight is noticeable but mild. Shanghai lies barely above sea level, at roughly 12 m. The nearest big city, Hong Kong, is a distant 1225 km away. As one of China's largest cities, Shanghai is a reference point many travellers set their watches by.
The sun rises over Shanghai at 05:52 and sets at 17:30, giving 11h 38m of daylight today.
Time & Daylight in Shanghai
Daylight Hours in Shanghai
Shanghai gets 11h 39m of daylight today. Sunrise in Shanghai is at 05:52 and sunset in Shanghai is at 17:30.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 07m near the December solstice to 14h 10m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Shanghai and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Shanghai right now.
Other Cities in China with Local Time
Cities Sharing Shanghai's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Shanghai.
Weather in Shanghai
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Prayer Times in Shanghai
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 8 Oct ● | 04:29 | 05:51 | 11:41 | 15:01 | 17:32 | 19:02 |
| Fri, 9 Oct | 04:29 | 05:52 | 11:41 | 15:00 | 17:30 | 19:00 |
| Sat, 10 Oct | 04:30 | 05:53 | 11:41 | 15:00 | 17:29 | 18:59 |
| Sun, 11 Oct | 04:30 | 05:53 | 11:41 | 14:59 | 17:28 | 18:58 |
| Mon, 12 Oct | 04:31 | 05:54 | 11:40 | 14:58 | 17:27 | 18:57 |
| Tue, 13 Oct | 04:32 | 05:55 | 11:40 | 14:57 | 17:26 | 18:56 |
| Wed, 14 Oct | 04:32 | 05:55 | 11:40 | 14:56 | 17:24 | 18:54 |
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Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Shanghai
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14-day Forecast for Shanghai
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Shanghai
Sunrise
in Shanghai
↑
5:52 AM
Sunset
in Shanghai
↓
5:30 PM
Day Length
11h 38m
Dawn
in Shanghai
5:27 AM
Dusk
in Shanghai
5:55 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Shanghai
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
7.8%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 04:16
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 16:01
View the detailed moon calendar for Shanghai with moonphases, moonrise, and moonset times for any date.
Distances & Clock Changes in Shanghai
How Far Is Shanghai From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 1,225 km | SW (218deg) |
| Tokyo | 1,756 km | ENE (69deg) |
| Singapore | 3,804 km | SSW (213deg) |
| Mumbai | 5,031 km | W (266deg) |
| Dubai | 6,425 km | WNW (282deg) |
| Moscow | 6,817 km | NW (320deg) |
| Sydney | 7,881 km | SSE (154deg) |
| London | 9,197 km | NNW (328deg) |
Shanghai's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Shanghai and you would surface near Los Charrúas, Argentina, about 34 km from the antipodal point at 31.2deg S, 58.5deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Shanghai
What time is it in Shanghai right now?
The current local time in Shanghai is 08:49 on Thursday, October 08, 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 October 08, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Shanghai today?
Shanghai sees sunrise at 05:52 and sunset at 17:30 today, giving 11h 38m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Shanghai tonight?
The moon phase over Shanghai tonight is Waning Crescent with 7.8% illumination.
What is solar time in Shanghai?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Shanghai, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.