Current Local Time in Shangri-La
Shangri-La, China (GMT+8)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Shangri-La follows China Standard Time (CST), which is UTC+8. The city does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the offset remains constant year-round.
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⏰Time Zone Facts
Asia/ShanghaiData: IANA Time Zone Database
🏢Business Hours in Shangri-La
☀️Climate
Highland with cool summers (10-20°C) and cold winters (-7 to 8°C). High altitude Tibetan plateau.
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📍About Shangri-La Time Zone
Shangri-La is located in the Asia/Shanghai time zone (UTC+8). As a major metropolitan city in China, Shangri-La serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Shangri-La is 13 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Shangri-La, consider that standard business hours are typically Standard 9 AM to 6 PM. Songzanlin Monastery 8 AM to 6 PM. local time. Shangri-La does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset remains constant throughout the year at UTC+8.
Shangri-La has a population of approximately 0.13M (0.4M in the metro area). The local currency is the Chinese Yuan (¥). To call Shangri-La from abroad, use the country code +86 887. The primary language spoken is Mandarin, Tibetan.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Shangri-La time is 13 hours ahead of New York, and 8 hours ahead of London. This makes Shangri-La well-positioned for Asia-Pacific business operations. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Shangri-La Time
- • Time Zone: Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8)
- • Daylight Saving: Not observed
- • Country: China (CN)
- • Coordinates: 27.83°, 99.70°
- • Calling Code: +86 887