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Current Time in Shanghai
Check the local time, date, UTC offset, and time zone for Shanghai, China.
Shanghai local time
17:20:38
Sunday, August 2, 2026
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
UTC offset
UTC+8
Country
China
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Shanghai time zone details
Shanghai is in China and currently uses the UTC+8 offset label for this date. Some cities change offset during daylight saving time, so the displayed offset can differ across the year.
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