Shanghai — time and weather
Shanghai is a city in China, in the Asia/Shanghai time zone. This page shows the current local time in Shanghai and the current weather: temperature, precipitation and wind speed.
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About the time in Shanghai
Local time in Shanghai is based on the Asia/Shanghai time zone. Daylight saving time, where it applies in this region, is handled automatically. The current offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is shown next to the clock. The time on this page updates every second and is synced with your device clock.
About the country and city
City population≈ 24,870,895 people
Country languagesChinese
Currencyyuan (¥, CNY)
China is a large East Asian country with an ancient history, diverse regions and a mix of traditions and modern megacities.
More about the country: China →What to see in Shanghai
Sights and historical places
- the Bund waterfront with its historic buildings
- the Oriental Pearl TV Tower
- the Yu Garden
- the Jade Buddha Temple
Museums
- the Shanghai Museum
- the Science and Technology Museum
Where to spend time
- the Bund at night
- the former French Concession with its plane trees
- the Yu Garden and its bazaar
Local cuisine
Shanghai cuisine — xiaolongbao soup dumplings; street food and markets.