China (Tibet) · Asia/Shanghai · UTC+08:00
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Convert any time to/from Lhasa (Asia/Shanghai)
Offset: UTC+08:00 | TZ: Asia/Shanghai
Lhasa is the capital of Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR) and the spiritual centre of Tibetan Buddhism, home to approximately 800,000 residents at an elevation of 3,656 metres (11,995 feet) — one of the world's highest capital cities. Like all of China, Lhasa officially uses China Standard Time (CST, UTC+8), despite its geographic longitude placing it closer to UTC+5:30 — meaning the sun rises and sets about 2.5 hours later by clock time than solar time would suggest. The Potala Palace, the former winter residence of the Dalai Lamas, is a 13-storey white and red fortress perched dramatically on Marpo Ri hill — a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world's most iconic buildings. The Jokhang Temple, the spiritual heart of Tibetan Buddhism established in 641 AD, is surrounded by the Barkhor pilgrim circuit, where devout Tibetans perform kora (circumambulation) daily. Tibet's incorporation into the People's Republic of China in 1950 and the 14th Dalai Lama's exile in 1959 remain deeply contested in international discourse.
Tibet (as part of China) uses CST (UTC+8) nationwide, though geographically it would be UTC+5:30 or UTC+6. No DST observed. The live clock displayed above reflects the real-time local time currently in Lhasa, making it an ideal tool for international business coordination, travel planning, remote work scheduling, and staying connected across time zones.
The cities listed below represent some of the most prominent urban centers near Lhasa, along with their respective local times for easy comparison and scheduling.