Time in Shanghai
& local weather.
Find the current time and weather in Shanghai, using China Standard Time. Compare with Singapore, Tokyo, and New York for meetings, travel coordination, and date-sensitive deadlines.
Current time in Shanghai
UTC+08:00 · China Standard Time
Shanghai at a glance
- Country
- China
- IANA time zone
- Asia/Shanghai
- Standard / seasonal offsets
- UTC+08:00
- Currency
- Chinese yuan (CNY)
Shanghai weather & 7-day forecast
Current conditions, feels-like temperature, sunrise, sunset, and daily highs and lows for Shanghai. Forecast dates use Shanghai local time.
Weather loads when you open this page. If it is unavailable, the time-zone guide below remains accessible.
Understanding Shanghai time
Shanghai uses Asia/Shanghai at UTC+08:00, known as China Standard Time. The abbreviation CST is also used for other time zones, including US Central Standard Time, so the city name or UTC offset is helpful for clarity.
Shanghai does not currently change clocks for daylight saving time. Its UTC offset stays at UTC+08:00. International time differences can still shift when a partner city observes a seasonal clock change.
Planning calls with Shanghai
Shanghai and Singapore share the same current UTC offset, while Tokyo is one hour ahead. For calls with New York, check both the date and the season because New York changes clocks and may still be on the previous day.
Find a meeting time →Shanghai time differences
| Other city | January 15, 2026 | July 15, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | 09:00 | 09:00 |
| Tokyo | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| New York | 20:00 (previous day) | 21:00 (previous day) |
These are dated reference examples, not the current time. Each column starts at 09:00 in Shanghai; other cities may fall on a different date.
The Singapore and Tokyo entries remain unchanged in these examples. The New York entry changes because that city moves between standard and daylight time.
Questions about Shanghai
What time zone is Shanghai in?
Shanghai uses Asia/Shanghai at UTC+08:00, known as China Standard Time. The abbreviation CST is also used for other time zones, including US Central Standard Time, so the city name or UTC offset is helpful for clarity.
Does Shanghai use daylight saving time?
Shanghai does not currently change clocks for daylight saving time. Its UTC offset stays at UTC+08:00. International time differences can still shift when a partner city observes a seasonal clock change.
What currency is used in Shanghai?
Shanghai uses the Chinese yuan, CNY, the unit of the renminbi. Use the currency code CNY to avoid confusing the yuan with the Japanese yen when a ¥ symbol appears.
How can I compare Shanghai time with another city?
The comparison table gives two dated examples at 09:00 in Shanghai. For a particular travel date or meeting, use the meeting planner and select both cities. The difference can change when either city adjusts its clocks.
Time-zone rules are calculated from IANA data supplied by your browser. Seasonal offset examples use the named 2026 dates; rules may change. Weather comes from Open-Meteo and updates independently of the clock.