Current Time in Shanghai

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Local time in Shanghai, China (China Time)

Asia/Shanghai (GMT+8)
Monday, 22 December 2025
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🕒 Shanghai Time Zone Details

Current Time Zone: Asia/Shanghai (12/22/2025, GMT+08:00)

Shanghai generally does not observe Daylight Saving Time.

💼 Shanghai Business Hours

Office Hours: Typically 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM local time, Monday - Friday

Banking Hours: Generally 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM local time, Monday - Friday

Note: Specific business and public holiday hours may vary significantly by sector and national/regional observances.

⚖️ Time Difference Comparison

Compare Shanghai time to major global business hubs:

London
-8h
New York
-13h
Tokyo
+1h
Dubai
-4h
☀️ Sun & Day Length
🌅
Sunrise
06:50 AM
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Sunset
04:57 PM
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Day Length
10h 6m
📞 Best Times to Call Shanghai

To maximize chances of reaching businesses in Shanghai, aim for their typical working hours of 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time. Please check your time difference to align your call.

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Shanghai: The Dazzling Financial Beacon of the Orient

Shanghai, China's largest city and a pulsating global financial hub, dazzles with its futuristic skyline along the Bund waterfront and its unique blend of traditional Chinese culture with Western influences. It stands as a powerful center for commerce, fashion, and technology in Asia.

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