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22:51:23
Current local time in Shanghai, China.
CST UTC+08:00
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Relative to London
+8 hours
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Noon here = 04:00 London
09:00 here = 01:00 London
12:00 here = 04:00 London
17:00 here = 09:00 London
ISO Week
11 Odd Week
Sun
06:05
|
17:43
Today
It's night in Shanghai. Night falls over Shanghai. The city shifts to its after-dark rhythm. The city runs at UTC+08:00.
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Quick Facts
| Country | China |
| Timezone | CST |
| UTC Offset | UTC+08:00 |
| Sunrise | 06:05 |
| Sunset | 17:43 |
| Coordinates | 31.23°N, 121.47°E |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it currently business hours in Shanghai?
No, it is currently outside typical business hours in Shanghai. The local time is 22:51. Standard business hours are 09:00–17:00 local time. Use our Time Zone Planner to find the best meeting time across cities.
What is the UTC offset for Shanghai?
Shanghai is currently at UTC+08:00. The timezone identifier is CST. When it is noon in Shanghai, it is 04:00 in London. You can embed a live Shanghai clock on your website.
What ISO week number is it in Shanghai?
It is currently ISO week 11 (odd week) in Shanghai. ISO week numbers follow the ISO 8601 standard, where week 1 is the week containing the first Thursday of the year. Learn more about ISO week numbers.
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Shanghai follows China Standard Time at a fixed UTC+8. China's largest city and financial center.