Shanghai to Carson time converter

Carson is 15 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 6:00 PM (Sat, Oct 17) in Carson.

Shanghai CST

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Carson PDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Shanghai
China
Sun, Oct 18
CSTUTC+8
Carson
California, United States
Sat, Oct 17
PDTUTC-7-15h
Finding your time zone…
Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to Carson conversion table

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

ShanghaiCarson
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 Carson): 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 Carson switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 18, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -15h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -16h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 18, 2027: -15h

Distance

Shanghai and Carson are 10,450 km (6,493 miles) apart in a straight line.

More conversions

Carson to ShanghaiShanghai to New YorkShanghai to LondonShanghai to Los AngelesShanghai to ChicagoShanghai to TorontoShanghai to São PauloShanghai to ParisShanghai to BerlinShanghai to MoscowShanghai to DubaiShanghai to New DelhiShanghai to Bangkok
New York to CarsonLondon to CarsonLos Angeles to CarsonChicago to CarsonToronto to CarsonSão Paulo to CarsonParis to CarsonBerlin to CarsonMoscow to CarsonDubai to CarsonNew Delhi to CarsonBangkok to Carson

Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Carson?

Carson is 15 hours behind Shanghai.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 6:00 PM (Sat, Oct 17) in Carson.

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

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Carson change?

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