Shanghai to California time converter

California is 15 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 6:00 PM (Mon, Oct 19) in California.

Shanghai CST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

California PDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Shanghai
China
Tue, Oct 20
CSTUTC+8
California
United States
Mon, Oct 19
PDTUTC-7-15h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to California conversion table

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

ShanghaiCalifornia
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 California): 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 California 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

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and California?

California is 15 hours behind Shanghai.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 6:00 PM (Mon, Oct 19) in California.

When is the best time to call California 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 California): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between Shanghai and California change?

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