Shanghai, China
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Time in Shanghai compared to other major cities right now.
About Shanghai, China
Shanghai is China's largest city and its global financial center, with a port that handles more cargo than any other in the world. The city is known for its dramatic skyline along the Bund and the futuristic Pudong district.
Time zone details
Shanghai observes CST (Asia/Shanghai in the IANA database). The UTC offset and any daylight saving transitions are handled automatically by your browser's time zone library. If you're scheduling a meeting or call, use our time zone converter for an exact difference on a specific date.
Calling China from abroad
The international dialing code for China is +86. To call a phone number in Shanghai, dial your country's international access code, then +86, then the local number (drop the leading zero if there is one).
Currency in China
The official currency is CNY (¥). Exchange rates fluctuate daily — check a currency converter for the latest rate against your home currency before any transaction.
Languages spoken
Common languages include Mandarin. Many businesses and tourist areas in Shanghai will also have English speakers.
Working with someone in Shanghai
When scheduling a call or meeting with someone in Shanghai, the time difference from your location is shown at the top of this page. For deeper coordination tips, see our guide on working across time zones and time zone etiquette for global meetings.