Shanghai time zone facts
| Date | Tuesday, October 20, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | China Standard Time (Asia/Shanghai) |
| UTC offset | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving | Not observed |
| Sunrise / sunset | 06:00 AM / 05:17 PM (Tue, October 20) |
| Country | China — one time zone nationwide |
| Coordinates | 31.23° N, 121.47° E |
New York to Shanghai time converter
New York hour by hour in Shanghai time. 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
Relative to Shanghai; gaps with daylight-saving cities shift 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+11 | 3 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
Next 7 days, local time (±2 min).
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, October 20 | 06:00 AM | 05:17 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| Wed, October 21 | 06:00 AM | 05:16 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| Thu, October 22 | 06:01 AM | 05:15 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| Fri, October 23 | 06:02 AM | 05:14 PM | 11 h 12 min |
| Sat, October 24 | 06:03 AM | 05:13 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| Sun, October 25 | 06:03 AM | 05:12 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| Mon, October 26 | 06:04 AM | 05:11 PM | 11 h 7 min |
Golden hour and blue hour in Shanghai
Local times for Tue, October 20 (golden hour: sun 6° above to 4° below the horizon; blue hour: 4° to 6° below):
| Morning blue hour | 05:35 AM – 05:45 AM |
|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | 05:45 AM – 06:33 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 04:44 PM – 05:32 PM |
| Evening blue hour | 05:32 PM – 05:41 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 Tue, October 20, evening golden hour in Shanghai runs 04:44 PM – 05:32 PM and morning golden hour 05:45 AM – 06:33 AM (local time).
What time is sunrise and sunset in Shanghai?
On Tue, October 20, sunrise in Shanghai is at 06:00 AM and sunset at 05:17 PM, a day length of 11 h 17 min (local time).