San Rafael to Shanghai time converter

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

San Rafael PDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Shanghai CST

Thursday, October 22, 2026

San Rafael
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)

San Rafael to Shanghai conversion table

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

San RafaelShanghai
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 Rafael (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 Rafael 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

San Rafael and Shanghai are 9,859 km (6,126 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between San Rafael and Shanghai?

Shanghai is 15 hours ahead of San Rafael.

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

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

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

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in San Rafael (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 Rafael 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.