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Understanding Shanghai time

What time zone is Shanghai in?

Shanghai uses the IANA time zone Asia/Shanghai. Its current offset is UTC+8.

When is a good time to call?

Aim for 09:00–17:00 in Shanghai. Open a converter above to see how that working window lands in another city.

Does Shanghai change its clocks?

Shanghai keeps the same UTC+8 offset in January and July, so its clock is generally stable through the year.

Shanghai shares China Standard Time

Shanghai uses Asia/Shanghai, the IANA rule behind China Standard Time. The same official civil clock is used nationally, so a city and date make an international invitation clear.

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