Current Time in IANA Asia/Shanghai Timezone
IANA Name: Asia/Shanghai
Standard Offset: UTC +08:00
Daylight Saving: No ❌
Currently Observing DST: No ❌
Asia/Shanghai (Asia/Shanghai) is an IANA time zone with a standard offset of UTC+08:00. As of Tuesday, 3 November 2026, the current local time in the Asia/Shanghai zone is 09:17:18 (CST). This zone does not observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset stays the same all year. The Asia/Shanghai zone is used in China. It covers 2 listed cities such as Shanghai and Chongqing, all of which share the same current time shown above.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current time in the Asia/Shanghai time zone?
As of Tuesday, 3 November 2026 the local time in Asia/Shanghai is 09:17:18 (CST). The clock at the top of this page updates live to the current time in this zone.
What is the UTC offset of Asia/Shanghai?
Asia/Shanghai has a standard offset of UTC+08:00. Add this offset to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) to get the local time in the zone.
Does Asia/Shanghai observe daylight saving time?
No. Asia/Shanghai stays at UTC+08:00 year-round and does not shift for daylight saving time.
Which countries use the Asia/Shanghai time zone?
Asia/Shanghai is used across 1 country, including China. All of them keep the same clock time shown on this page.