Pudong, Shanghai, China uses Asia/Shanghai, currently CST (UTC+08:00). No clock changes are scheduled in the next 12 months.
Pudong is one of the larger cities in China, with a population of about 5.7 million. Unlike many places, it does not observe daylight saving time.
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This part of Shanghai, east of the Huangpu River, is home to much of the city's modern financial district, keeping office towers, hotels, and metro stations within convenient reach of each other. Areas farther from the riverfront are more spread out, still generally well served by the metro network.
The modern skyline along the riverfront is especially striking at dusk, when it's lit up and viewed from across the water. Mild spring or autumn weather suits walking tours, while summer's heat and humidity make indoor sightseeing more comfortable at midday.
An extensive metro network makes crossing this side of the city straightforward, complemented by buses and widely available taxis or ride-hailing apps. The area also includes one of the region's major airports, well connected by rail.
Spring and autumn offer the mildest, most comfortable weather, avoiding both the humid summer heat and the damp chill of winter. Summer also brings occasional typhoon-related rain.
China uses the CNY, calling code +86.
China uses the renminbi, quoted in yuan, and Mandarin Chinese is the official language, with Shanghainese also spoken locally. A relatively formal manner is common at first business meetings in this financial district.
