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Shangri-La is a county-level city in northwestern Yunnan province, China, named after Shangri-La, the mythical land depicted in the 1933 novel Lost Horizon. It is the capital and largest city of Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture. It is bordered by the city of Lijiang to the south and Sichuan province to the northwest, north, and east.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time is it in Shangri-La right now?
The current time in Shangri-La, China is 05:04:14 AM (GMT+8), which is UTC+8.
What time zone is Shangri-La in?
Shangri-La uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone (IANA identifier), currently abbreviated GMT+8, UTC+8.
Does Shangri-La observe daylight saving time?
No. Shangri-La does not observe daylight saving time — its UTC offset stays at UTC+8 year-round.
What is the UTC offset in Shangri-La?
Shangri-La is currently UTC+8 relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).