Current time in China
China spans multiple time zones. In Shanghai, the current time is 2:38 PM on Thursday, September 24, 2026. Shanghai is at GMT+8 (CST).
Shanghai keeps the same UTC offset (GMT+8) for at least the next 12 months.
| City | Time | UTC offset | Abbreviation | Next clock change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai | 14:38 | GMT+8 | CST | none in the next 12 months |
| Urumqi | 12:38 | GMT+6 | +06 | none in the next 12 months |
Open China in the live time-zone app
Time zone rules: IANA tzdb 2026b (pages); the live app uses your device's own rules. About accuracy