Time in China right now
China uses 2 clocks, so the current time depends on the city or territory. The times on this page use the same time zone data used by phones and computers.
Sunrise and sunset in Shanghai
Sunrise, sunset, day length and solar noon for Shanghai update every minute from the sun position. The table uses Shanghai coordinates for today's values.
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Day length
- Solar noon
- Moon phase
- Moon lit
Public holidays in China, 2026
The 22 public holiday dates for 2026, with the days left to each one counted from today. Dates come from the open source holidays library.
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1JanNew Year's DayThursday · Passed
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2JanDay off (substituted from 01/04/2026)Friday · Passed
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16FebChinese New Year's EveMonday · Passed
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17FebChinese New Year (Spring Festival)Tuesday · Passed
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18FebChinese New Year (Spring Festival)Wednesday · Passed
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19FebChinese New Year (Spring Festival)Thursday · Passed
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20FebDay off (substituted from 02/14/2026)Friday · Passed
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23FebDay off (substituted from 02/28/2026)Monday · Passed
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5AprTomb-Sweeping DaySunday · Passed
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6AprTomb-Sweeping Day (observed)Monday · Passed
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1MayLabor DayFriday · Passed
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2MayLabor DaySaturday · Passed
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4MayLabor Day (observed)Monday · Passed
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5MayDay off (substituted from 05/09/2026)Tuesday · Passed
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19JunDragon Boat FestivalFriday · Passed
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25SepMid-Autumn FestivalFriday · In 9 days
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1OctNational DayThursday · In 15 days
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2OctNational DayFriday · In 16 days
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3OctNational DaySaturday · In 17 days
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5OctNational Day (observed)Monday · In 19 days
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6OctDay off (substituted from 09/20/2026)Tuesday · In 20 days
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7OctDay off (substituted from 10/10/2026)Wednesday · In 21 days
Shanghai time compared with other cities
Compare Shanghai with major cities around the world right now. The difference column counts from Shanghai, so a positive value means that city is ahead.
| City | Country | Local time | From Shanghai |
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| New York | Eastern Time | --:-- | |
| Chicago | Central Time | --:-- | |
| Denver | Mountain Time | --:-- | |
| Phoenix | Mountain Time without daylight saving | --:-- | |
| Los Angeles | Pacific Time | --:-- | |
| Honolulu | Hawaii-Aleutian Time | --:-- | |
| London | United Kingdom | --:-- | |
| Dubai | United Arab Emirates | --:-- | |
| Tokyo | Japan | --:-- | |
| Sydney | Australia | --:-- |
Daylight saving changes in China
China changes its clocks for daylight saving time where local rules require it. The table shows the next change, plus the offset before and after it. Clock change dates come from the IANA time zone database.
China changes its clocks for daylight saving time where local rules require it. The table shows the next change, plus the offset before and after it.
Countries with the same time as Shanghai
These countries keep the same standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time, UTC+8, so their clocks read the same for most of the year. See every country on the countries page.
Quick answers about time in China
Short answers about China time zones, daylight saving time, UTC offsets and public holidays.
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What time is it in China now?
The clock at the top of this page shows the current time in Shanghai and updates every second. Other columns show additional clocks if China uses more than 1 time zone.
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How many time zones does China have?
China has 2 time zones. The clock strip at the top of this page shows each zone name and its current offset.
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Does China use daylight saving time?
The daylight saving section above shows whether China changes clocks in 2026. It lists the next change date and the offset before and after it.
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What is the UTC offset in China?
The UTC offset for Shanghai is shown next to the live clock above. It updates for daylight saving time when local rules change.
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What is the time difference between China and New York?
Shanghai is 13 hours ahead of New York in winter and 12 hours ahead of New York in summer. The comparison table above updates when either place changes clocks.
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What is the time difference between China and London?
Shanghai is 8 hours ahead of London in winter and 7 hours ahead of London in summer. The comparison table above updates when either place changes clocks.
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What is the time difference between China and New Delhi?
Shanghai is 2.5 hours ahead of New Delhi all year. The comparison table above updates when either place changes clocks.
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When is the next public holiday in China?
The holiday list counts the days to the next public holiday from today. For 2026, it shows the first and last listed public holiday dates in China.
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How many public holidays does China have in 2026?
22 public holiday dates are listed for China in 2026. The table also shows the weekday for each date.
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What time does the sun rise and set in Shanghai?
Today's sunrise, sunset, day length and solar noon for Shanghai are shown in the sun and moon section above. The values are calculated from the sun position.