Putuo, Shanghai, China uses Asia/Shanghai, currently CST (UTC+08:00). No clock changes are scheduled in the next 12 months.
Putuo is one of the larger cities in China, with a population of about 1.2 million. Unlike many places, it does not observe daylight saving time.
The band below is your local scale — accent shows when everyone's business hours overlap. Add or remove a city on the left and this updates too.
Written for people arriving, calling in, or planning a trip around the time difference.
This district within Shanghai's urban core is well connected by metro, putting central Shanghai and the district's own parks and shopping streets within easy reach. Areas near a metro station are the most convenient for getting around the wider city.
The district's parks and temple grounds offer a quieter contrast to central Shanghai's busier attractions, best enjoyed on a mild, clear day. Museums and indoor sights provide a comfortable option when summer humidity or winter chill sets in.
Shanghai's extensive metro network makes this district, and the rest of the city, straightforward to navigate without a car. Buses and taxis fill in the gaps, and ride-hailing apps are widely used.
Spring and autumn bring mild, comfortable temperatures that suit walking and outdoor exploring, while summer is hot and humid and winter is cold with occasional cold snaps. Rain is fairly evenly spread through the year.
China uses the CNY, calling code +86.
China's currency is the yuan, and Mandarin Chinese is the official language, with the local Shanghainese dialect also heard around the city. A calm, measured manner is generally well received in daily interactions.
