Current Time in Shanghai, China
8:27:34 AM CST
Monday, March 30, 2026
Time Zone Details
- IANA Zone
- Asia/Shanghai
- Time Zone
- CST
- GMT Offset
- GMT+8
- Daylight Saving Time
- No Daylight Saving Time
- Country
- China
- Est. Population
- ~24.9M people
Other Cities in This Time Zone
Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is it in Shanghai right now?
- The current time in Shanghai is 8:27 AM CST (GMT+8). Use the interactive converter on this page to compare Shanghai with other cities.
- Does Shanghai observe daylight saving time?
- Shanghai does not observe daylight saving time. Its GMT offset remains GMT+8 year-round.
- What is the GMT offset for Shanghai?
- Shanghai is at GMT+8 (CST). The IANA timezone identifier is Asia/Shanghai.