Lancaster to Shanghai time converter

Shanghai is 15 hours ahead of Lancaster. When it is 9:00 AM in Lancaster, it is 12:00 AM (Mon, Oct 19) in Shanghai.

Lancaster PDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Shanghai CST

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Lancaster
California, United States
Sun, Oct 18
PDTUTC-7
Shanghai
China
Sun, Oct 18
CSTUTC+8+15h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Lancaster to Shanghai conversion table

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

LancasterShanghai
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 Lancaster (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 Lancaster and Shanghai switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 18, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +15h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +16h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 18, 2027: +15h

Distance

Lancaster and Shanghai are 10,395 km (6,459 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Lancaster and Shanghai?

Shanghai is 15 hours ahead of Lancaster.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Lancaster, it is 12:00 AM (Mon, Oct 19) in Shanghai.

When is the best time to call Shanghai from Lancaster?

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

Does the time difference between Lancaster 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.