Irvine to Shanghai time converter

Shanghai is 15 hours ahead of Irvine. When it is 9:00 AM in Irvine, it is 12:00 AM (Sat, Oct 17) in Shanghai.

Irvine PDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Shanghai CST

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Irvine
California, United States
Fri, Oct 16
PDTUTC-7
Shanghai
China
Sat, Oct 17
CSTUTC+8+15h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Irvine to Shanghai conversion table

Every hour of today in Irvine and the matching time in Shanghai. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

IrvineShanghai
12:00 AM3:00 PM
1:00 AM4:00 PM
2:00 AM5:00 PM
3:00 AM6:00 PM
4:00 AM7:00 PM
5:00 AM8:00 PM
6:00 AM9:00 PM
7:00 AM10:00 PM
8:00 AM11:00 PM
9:00 AM12:00 AM+1 day
10:00 AM1:00 AM+1 day
11:00 AM2:00 AM+1 day
12:00 PM3:00 AM+1 day
1:00 PM4:00 AM+1 day
2:00 PM5:00 AM+1 day
3:00 PM6:00 AM+1 day
4:00 PM7:00 AM+1 day
5:00 PM8:00 AM+1 day
6:00 PM9:00 AM+1 day
7:00 PM10:00 AM+1 day
8:00 PM11:00 AM+1 day
9:00 PM12:00 PM+1 day
10:00 PM1:00 PM+1 day
11:00 PM2:00 PM+1 day

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Irvine (7:00 AM – 9:00 AM in Shanghai): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Irvine and Shanghai switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 16, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +15h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +16h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 16, 2027: +15h

Distance

Irvine and Shanghai are 10,493 km (6,520 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Irvine and Shanghai?

Shanghai is 15 hours ahead of Irvine.

What time is it in Shanghai when it is 9 AM in Irvine?

When it is 9:00 AM in Irvine, it is 12:00 AM (Sat, Oct 17) in Shanghai.

When is the best time to call Shanghai from Irvine?

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Irvine (7:00 AM – 9:00 AM in Shanghai): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between Irvine and Shanghai change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.