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Time in ShanghaiUTC+08

Live clock and time-zone data for Shanghai, China — Shanghai (Asia/Shanghai), UTC+08 UTC. Refreshed every 30 s.

Live clock
06:11
Thu 30 Apr 2026 · Dawn
Timezone
Asia/Shanghai
Current UTC offset
UTC+08
Abbreviation
GMT+8
Population
24,870,000
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Cultural and business context

Shanghai keeps time under Shanghai (Asia/Shanghai) — a UTC+08 offset from UTC at the moment. Most China workplaces operate from 09:00 to 18:00, pausing for lunch from 12:00 to 13:30. China does not observe daylight saving time, so the offset stays at UTC+08 year-round.

Currency
CNY ¥
Dial
+86
Work day
09:00–18:00
Lunch
12:00–13:30
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Time difference with reference cities
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When it's noon in Shanghai, other cities are at
Mumbai09:30
Tokyo13:00
Hong Kong12:00
New York00:00
London05:00
Singapore12:00
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Best hours to meet with Mumbai
Morning meeting (both on-shift)09:00 ↔ 11:00
Afternoon meeting (both on-shift)12:00 ↔ 14:00
End-of-day sync15:00 ↔ 17:00
Compare: Shanghai ↔ Mumbai
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Cities with the same UTC offset right now
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± 1h
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Frequently asked questions

What's the best time to call Shanghai from Mumbai?

The overlap block above lists the best hours to schedule calls between Mumbai and Shanghai without falling outside office hours.

Is it daytime in Shanghai right now?

Yes — it is currently daytime in Shanghai.

What are typical business hours in Shanghai?

Offices in China typically run from 09:00 to 18:00 local time.

What time is it in Shanghai when it's 9 AM in Mumbai?

When it's 09:00 in Mumbai, Common Hour's live converter shows the exact equivalent in Shanghai based on today's offset.

How many hours is Shanghai ahead of Mumbai?

The live difference between Shanghai and Mumbai is −2:30h.

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