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What time is it in Shanghai?
Shanghai, China
It is now 07:02 in Shanghai. Shanghai is currently 6 hours ahead of time in the Netherlands (Amsterdam).
It is currently morning in Shanghai.
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Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
UTC+8
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What time does the sun rise in Shanghai?
05:54
What time does the sun set in Shanghai?
17:28
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The other side of the world
The point directly opposite Shanghai on Earth is near Junta de Gobierno de Paso Duarte, Argentina. The time there is now . At that point it is currently night. That point is exactly on the other side of the Earth: 31.2° S, 58.5° W.
Daylight
Today is about 2 minutes shorter than yesterday in Shanghai. In one week there will be about 14 minutes less daylight.
Seasons
Shanghai is in the Northern Hemisphere. The longest days there occur around June and the shortest days around December.
Local time and time zone — key facts
Shanghai uses the IANA time zone Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8).
This time zone does not use seasonal daylight saving time.
Today the sun rises at 05:54 and sets at 17:28. Day length is 11 hours and 34 minutes.
Compared with the Netherlands (Amsterdam), the local time here is 6 hours later.
Best time to call
A convenient time is usually between 09:00 and 17:00 local time.
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Frequently asked questions about Shanghai
What time is it now in Shanghai?
It is currently 07:02 in Shanghai. It is morning there now.
What is the time difference with Shanghai?
Shanghai is currently 6 hours later relative to your local time. The clock runs ahead of time in the Netherlands
What time zone is Shanghai in?
Shanghai uses the time zone Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8).
What time does the sun rise in Shanghai?
Today the sun rises in Shanghai at 05:54.
What time does the sun set in Shanghai?
Today the sun sets in Shanghai at 17:28.
What is the best time to call Shanghai?
A convenient time is usually between 09:00 and 17:00 local time in Shanghai. On this page you will find an overview with specific advice per time.
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