Redwood City to Shanghai time converter

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

Redwood City PDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Shanghai CST

Thursday, October 22, 2026

Redwood City
California, United States
Wed, Oct 21
PDTUTC-7
Shanghai
China
Thu, Oct 22
CSTUTC+8+15h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Redwood City to Shanghai conversion table

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

Redwood CityShanghai
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 Redwood City (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 Redwood City 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

Redwood City and Shanghai are 9,914 km (6,160 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Redwood City and Shanghai?

Shanghai is 15 hours ahead of Redwood City.

What time is it in Shanghai when it is 9 AM in Redwood City?

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

When is the best time to call Shanghai from Redwood City?

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

Does the time difference between Redwood City 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.