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China

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12:17:04 PM

Saturday, July 18, 2026

Asia/Shanghai

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Population

Population:25,582,000

City Type:Megacity

Continent:Asia

Location

Country:China

Coordinates:31.2304°N,121.4737°E

Time Zone:Shanghai

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About Shanghai, China

Shanghai is a megacity located in China, Asia. With a population of approximately 25,582,000 people, it operates in the Shanghai time zone (Asia/Shanghai).

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