Shanghai to El Segundo time converter
El Segundo is 15 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 6:00 PM (Sun, Oct 18) in El Segundo.
Shanghai CST
Monday, October 19, 2026
El Segundo PDT
Sunday, October 18, 2026
11:46 AM in Shanghai, Monday, October 19, 2026
Shanghai to El Segundo conversion table
Every hour of today in Shanghai and the matching time in El Segundo. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Shanghai | El Segundo |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 AM−1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 10:00 AM−1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 11:00 AM−1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 12:00 PM−1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 1:00 PM−1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 2:00 PM−1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 PM−1 day |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 PM−1 day |
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM−1 day |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 PM−1 day |
| 10:00 AM | 7:00 PM−1 day |
| 11:00 AM | 8:00 PM−1 day |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 PM−1 day |
| 1:00 PM | 10:00 PM−1 day |
| 2:00 PM | 11:00 PM−1 day |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 8:00 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 El Segundo): 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 El Segundo switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 19, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -15h
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -16h
- Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 19, 2027: -15h
Distance
Shanghai and El Segundo are 10,434 km (6,483 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Shanghai and El Segundo?
El Segundo is 15 hours behind Shanghai.
What time is it in El Segundo when it is 9 AM in Shanghai?
When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 6:00 PM (Sun, Oct 18) in El Segundo.
When is the best time to call El Segundo 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 El Segundo): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.
Does the time difference between Shanghai and El Segundo change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.