Shanghai Stock Exchange
SSE operates 09:30–15:00 CST with a midday break. It is one of the largest exchanges by market capitalisation.
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Shanghai
China
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06:18:36
Thu, May 21
GMT+8UTC+8
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China Standard Time (CST, UTC+8) applies to all of China — the entire country uses a single time zone despite its vast size. Shanghai is China's financial hub and one of the world's largest cities.
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Why people check Shanghai time
Practical use cases for this city's current local time and timezone.
Manufacturing & supply chain
China is the world's factory. Logistics teams globally track CST to coordinate factory orders and shipping windows.
Belt & Road business
Companies engaged in China trade use CST as their primary Asian reference, scheduling calls during Shanghai business hours.
Transit hub
Shanghai Pudong (PVG) is a major international gateway. Travellers convert arrival times to CST for city logistics.
FAQ
Shanghai time — FAQ
Does China observe daylight saving time?
No. China abandoned DST in 1991 and has remained on CST (UTC+8) year-round ever since.
Is all of China in the same time zone?
Officially yes — Beijing officially uses one time zone (CST, UTC+8) for the entire country, though western regions like Xinjiang use unofficial local time.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Tokyo?
Shanghai (CST, UTC+8) and Tokyo (JST, UTC+9) differ by exactly 1 hour — Tokyo is always 1 hour ahead.
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