Current Local Time in Shanghai☆

Shanghai is located in the Asia/Shanghai time zone (UTC+8). As a major metropolitan city in China, Shanghai serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Shanghai is 13 hours ahead of New York.

When planning calls or meetings with Shanghai, consider that standard business hours are typically Standard business hours are 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Shops and malls typically open 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Many restaurants serve until late. Banks open 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. local time. Shanghai does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset remains constant throughout the year at UTC+8.

Shanghai has a population of approximately 26M (29M in the metro area). The local currency is the Chinese Yuan (¥). To call Shanghai from abroad, use the country code +86 21. The primary language spoken is Mandarin, Shanghainese.

For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Shanghai time is 13 hours ahead of New York, and 8 hours ahead of London. This makes Shanghai well-positioned for Asia-Pacific business operations. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.