COUNTRY & REGION NOTES · CN
Shanghai
China
AT A GLANCE
Travel essentials
Currency
CNY Chinese Yuan
1 CNY ≈ 23.74 JPYReference rate · 2026-11-07
Actual exchange and card rates may differ.
Checked 2026-11-07
Capital & languages
- Capital
- Beijing
- Languages
- Chinese
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Country codes
CN / CHN
中華人民共和国
People's Republic of China
LOCAL TIME
Local time & time zones
The time difference from Japan follows local daylight-saving changes.
Asia/Shanghai
12:39:4011/14
UTC+08:00 · Japan −1h
Checked 2026-11-07
BEFORE YOU GO
Entry & travel preparation
Entry guidance
Current guidance is under review. Check the local authority or embassy before travel.
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Power outlets
Type A
Type C
Type I
Plug shapes are from existing records. Check your accommodation.
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Tap water
Current guidance is under review. Check with your accommodation or local authority.
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Entry summaries mainly concern short visits on Japanese ordinary passports. Conditions depend on nationality, purpose and transit route.
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