Shanghai Timezone & Business Hours
Shanghai operates on CST (UTC+8) year-round. China's largest city and global financial hub, home to the world's busiest container port.
UTC Offset
UTC+8
Business Hours
9:00 am β 6:00 pm CST
Work Week
Monday β Friday
Shanghai Business Hours in UTC
Standard business hours for Shanghai and the equivalent UTC time.
| π¨π³ Shanghai (Local) | UTC |
|---|---|
| 9:00 am | 01:00 |
| 10:00 am | 02:00 |
| 11:00 am | 03:00 |
| 12:00 pm | 04:00 |
| 1:00 pm | 05:00 |
| 2:00 pm | 06:00 |
| 3:00 pm | 07:00 |
| 4:00 pm | 08:00 |
| 5:00 pm | 09:00 |
Compare Shanghai With Your City
Open the Timezone Meeting Planner with Shanghai pre-loaded. Then search for any other city to see the full color-coded overlap grid and find the ideal meeting window.
Open Planner with Shanghai Pre-Loaded βFrequently Asked Questions
What timezone is Shanghai in?
Shanghai is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone (UTC+8 standard time). Shanghai does not observe daylight saving time.
What are business hours in Shanghai?
Standard business hours in Shanghai are 9:00 am β 6:00 pm CST, Monday β Friday.
How do I find the best meeting time with Shanghai?
Open the Timezone Meeting Planner using the link above. Shanghai will be pre-loaded. Add your own city by searching in the box, and the color-coded grid will show you instantly which hours overlap.