What time is it in Shanghai?
China
Shanghai is in the Asia/Shanghai time zone (). In Shanghai it is currently --:--:--. Shanghai is located in China. The difference compared to São Paulo (BRT, UTC-3) is 11 hours ahead — when it's 12pm in São Paulo, it's 23:00 in Shanghai.
Live world clocks
| 🇧🇷São Paulo | --:-- | 11 hours behind |
| 🇵🇹Lisbon | --:-- | 7 hours behind |
| 🇬🇧London | --:-- | 7 hours behind |
| 🇺🇸New York | --:-- | 12 hours behind |
| 🇯🇵Tokyo | --:-- | 1 hours ahead |
| 🇦🇪Dubai | --:-- | 4 hours behind |
Quick converter
Retail: 9am–7pm | Banks: 9am–5pm | Restaurants: 12–3pm and 7–10pm
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Upcoming holidays in China
- Oct 01National Dayin 111 days
- Dec 25Christmas Dayin 196 days
Live exchange rate
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About Shanghai
Shanghai is one of the main cities of China, located in the Asia/Shanghai time zone. Does not observe daylight saving time.
- Population
- 24,800,000
- Metro area
- 24,800,000
- Official language
- Mandarim
- Currency
- Yuan (CNY)
Main airport
- Distance to center
- 0 km
- Avg. travel time
- 0 min
Frequently asked questions about Shanghai
What time is it in Shanghai now?
The current time in Shanghai is shown live at the top of this page, updated every second from the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Shanghai in?
Shanghai is in the Asia/Shanghai time zone (UTC+8).
What's the time difference between Shanghai and São Paulo?
The difference between Shanghai and São Paulo (BRT, UTC-3) is 11 hours ahead.
What's the time difference between Shanghai and Lisbon?
The difference between Shanghai and Lisbon is 7 hours ahead.
Does Shanghai observe daylight saving time?
No, Shanghai does not observe daylight saving time — the time zone stays stable year-round.
How do I call Shanghai from Brazil?
From Brazil, dial 0021 + +86 + local area code + number.
What are the upcoming holidays in China?
Jan 01 — New Year's Day; Dec 25 — Christmas Day; Oct 01 — National Day
What are typical business hours in Shanghai?
Retail: 9am–7pm | Banks: 9am–5pm | Restaurants: 12–3pm and 7–10pm