Shanghai to Berkeley time converter

Berkeley is 15 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 6:00 PM (Fri, Oct 16) in Berkeley.

Shanghai CST

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Berkeley PDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Shanghai
China
Sat, Oct 17
CSTUTC+8
Berkeley
California, United States
Fri, Oct 16
PDTUTC-7-15h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to Berkeley conversion table

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

ShanghaiBerkeley
12:00 AM9:00 AM−1 day
1:00 AM10:00 AM−1 day
2:00 AM11:00 AM−1 day
3:00 AM12:00 PM−1 day
4:00 AM1:00 PM−1 day
5:00 AM2:00 PM−1 day
6:00 AM3:00 PM−1 day
7:00 AM4:00 PM−1 day
8:00 AM5:00 PM−1 day
9:00 AM6:00 PM−1 day
10:00 AM7:00 PM−1 day
11:00 AM8:00 PM−1 day
12:00 PM9:00 PM−1 day
1:00 PM10:00 PM−1 day
2:00 PM11:00 PM−1 day
3:00 PM12:00 AM
4:00 PM1:00 AM
5:00 PM2:00 AM
6:00 PM3:00 AM
7:00 PM4:00 AM
8:00 PM5:00 AM
9:00 PM6:00 AM
10:00 PM7:00 AM
11:00 PM8:00 AM

Best time to call or meet

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

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Shanghai and Berkeley switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 17, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -15h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -16h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 17, 2027: -15h

Distance

Shanghai and Berkeley are 9,884 km (6,142 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Berkeley?

Berkeley is 15 hours behind Shanghai.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 6:00 PM (Fri, Oct 16) in Berkeley.

When is the best time to call Berkeley from Shanghai?

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

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Berkeley change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.