Palo Alto to Shanghai time converter

Shanghai is 15 hours ahead of Palo Alto. When it is 9:00 AM in Palo Alto, it is 12:00 AM (Thu, Oct 22) in Shanghai.

Palo Alto PDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Shanghai CST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Palo Alto
California, United States
Wed, Oct 21
PDTUTC-7
Shanghai
China
Wed, Oct 21
CSTUTC+8+15h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Palo Alto to Shanghai conversion table

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

Palo AltoShanghai
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 Palo Alto (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 Palo Alto and Shanghai switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +15h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +16h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: +15h

Distance

Palo Alto and Shanghai are 9,923 km (6,166 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Palo Alto and Shanghai?

Shanghai is 15 hours ahead of Palo Alto.

What time is it in Shanghai when it is 9 AM in Palo Alto?

When it is 9:00 AM in Palo Alto, it is 12:00 AM (Thu, Oct 22) in Shanghai.

When is the best time to call Shanghai from Palo Alto?

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

Does the time difference between Palo Alto 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.