San Diego to Shanghai time converter

Shanghai is 15 hours ahead of San Diego. When it is 9:00 AM in San Diego, it is 12:00 AM (Wed, Oct 21) in Shanghai.

San Diego PDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Shanghai CST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

San Diego
California, United States
Tue, Oct 20
PDTUTC-7
Shanghai
China
Wed, Oct 21
CSTUTC+8+15h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

San Diego to Shanghai conversion table

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

San DiegoShanghai
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 San Diego (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 San Diego and Shanghai switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +15h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +16h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: +15h

Distance

San Diego and Shanghai are 10,610 km (6,593 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between San Diego and Shanghai?

Shanghai is 15 hours ahead of San Diego.

What time is it in Shanghai when it is 9 AM in San Diego?

When it is 9:00 AM in San Diego, it is 12:00 AM (Wed, Oct 21) in Shanghai.

When is the best time to call Shanghai from San Diego?

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

Does the time difference between San Diego 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.