Shanghai to Lancaster time converter

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

Shanghai CST

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Lancaster PDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

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

Shanghai to Lancaster conversion table

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

ShanghaiLancaster
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 Lancaster): 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 Lancaster 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 Lancaster are 10,395 km (6,459 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Lancaster?

Lancaster is 15 hours behind Shanghai.

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

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

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

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Lancaster change?

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