What is the exact time in Shanghai?

The current local time in Shanghai (People's Republic of China) is determined by the Asia/Shanghai timezone.

What is the exact currency and dialing code for Shanghai, People's Republic of China?

The official currency used in Shanghai is CNY. The international dialing code is +86.

Current Time in Shanghai, People's Republic of China - DST & Local Time

00:00:00

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Asia/Shanghai • UTC

Data & Amenities

Solar & Lunar Data

05:57 AM

06:07 PM

New Moon

11% Illuminated

Weather (Live)

--°C

Population

24,874,500

City Profile Overview & History

💵 CNY

People's Republic of China

📞 +86

Shanghai is a direct-administered municipality and the most populous urban area in China. It has a population of 29,558,908 in the urban area as of 2025. The city is located on the Chinese shoreline on the southern estuary of the Yangtze River, with the Huangpu River bisecting the city. Shanghai is a global center for finance, business and economic...

Geography & Map

Location Base Vector: Shanghai, People's Republic of China

GPS: 31.2222° N, 121.4581° E | Altitude: 12m

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