Shanghai time zone facts
| Date | Friday, October 2, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | China Standard Time (Asia/Shanghai) |
| UTC offset | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving | Not observed |
| Sunrise / sunset | 05:47 AM / 05:39 PM (Fri, October 2) |
| Country | China — one time zone nationwide |
| Coordinates | 31.23° N, 121.47° E |
New York to Shanghai time converter
When it is a given hour in New York, what time is it in Shanghai? Highlighted rows fall inside business hours (9 am–6 pm) in both cities — the best window for calls and meetings. These two cities' business hours don't overlap.
| New York | Shanghai |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 12:00 |
| 01:00 | 13:00 |
| 02:00 | 14:00 |
| 03:00 | 15:00 |
| 04:00 | 16:00 |
| 05:00 | 17:00 |
| 06:00 | 18:00 |
| 07:00 | 19:00 |
| 08:00 | 20:00 |
| 09:00 | 21:00 |
| 10:00 | 22:00 |
| 11:00 | 23:00 |
| 12:00 | 00:00 (next day) |
| 13:00 | 01:00 (next day) |
| 14:00 | 02:00 (next day) |
| 15:00 | 03:00 (next day) |
| 16:00 | 04:00 (next day) |
| 17:00 | 05:00 (next day) |
| 18:00 | 06:00 (next day) |
| 19:00 | 07:00 (next day) |
| 20:00 | 08:00 (next day) |
| 21:00 | 09:00 (next day) |
| 22:00 | 10:00 (next day) |
| 23:00 | 11:00 (next day) |
Shanghai time compared with world cities
Differences are relative to Shanghai. Where daylight saving applies, a gap can change by an hour during the year.
| City | UTC offset | Compared with Shanghai |
|---|---|---|
| Istanbul | UTC+3 | 5 hours behind |
| London | UTC+1 | 7 hours behind |
| New York | UTC−4 | 12 hours behind |
| Los Angeles | UTC−7 | 15 hours behind |
| Dubai | UTC+4 | 4 hours behind |
| Moscow | UTC+3 | 5 hours behind |
| Tokyo | UTC+9 | 1 hour ahead |
| Sydney | UTC+10 | 2 hours ahead |
Daylight saving time
Shanghai does not observe daylight saving time; the clock stays at UTC+8 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Shanghai
Sunrise, sunset and day length for the next 7 days (local time, including atmospheric refraction, ±2 minutes).
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, October 2 | 05:47 AM | 05:39 PM | 11 h 52 min |
| Sat, October 3 | 05:47 AM | 05:38 PM | 11 h 50 min |
| Sun, October 4 | 05:48 AM | 05:36 PM | 11 h 48 min |
| Mon, October 5 | 05:49 AM | 05:35 PM | 11 h 46 min |
| Tue, October 6 | 05:49 AM | 05:34 PM | 11 h 44 min |
| Wed, October 7 | 05:50 AM | 05:33 PM | 11 h 43 min |
| Thu, October 8 | 05:51 AM | 05:31 PM | 11 h 41 min |
Golden hour and blue hour in Shanghai
Photographers' soft, warm light (golden hour) happens while the sun is between 6° above and 4° below the horizon; blue hour follows between 4° and 6° below. Local times for Fri, October 2:
| Morning blue hour | 05:23 AM – 05:32 AM |
|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | 05:32 AM – 06:19 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 05:07 PM – 05:54 PM |
| Evening blue hour | 05:54 PM – 06:03 PM |
Golden hour calculator for any date or location
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Shanghai and New York?
Shanghai is currently 12 hours ahead of New York.
What time zone is Shanghai in?
Shanghai is in China Standard Time (UTC+8). IANA time zone ID: Asia/Shanghai.
Does Shanghai observe daylight saving time?
Shanghai does not observe daylight saving time; the clock stays at UTC+8 all year.
When is golden hour in Shanghai?
On Fri, October 2, evening golden hour in Shanghai runs 05:07 PM – 05:54 PM and morning golden hour 05:32 AM – 06:19 AM (local time).
What time is sunrise and sunset in Shanghai?
On Fri, October 2, sunrise in Shanghai is at 05:47 AM and sunset at 05:39 PM, a day length of 11 h 52 min (local time).