Shanghai to Lázaro Cárdenas time converter
Lázaro Cárdenas is 15 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 6:00 PM (Tue, Oct 20) in Lázaro Cárdenas.
Shanghai CST
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Lázaro Cárdenas PDT
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
12:44 PM in Shanghai, Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Shanghai to Lázaro Cárdenas conversion table
Every hour of today in Shanghai and the matching time in Lázaro Cárdenas. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Shanghai | Lázaro Cárdenas |
|---|---|
| 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 Lázaro Cárdenas): 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 Lázaro Cárdenas switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 21, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -15h
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -16h
- Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: -15h
Distance
Shanghai and Lázaro Cárdenas are 10,862 km (6,749 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Lázaro Cárdenas?
Lázaro Cárdenas is 15 hours behind Shanghai.
What time is it in Lázaro Cárdenas when it is 9 AM in Shanghai?
When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 6:00 PM (Tue, Oct 20) in Lázaro Cárdenas.
When is the best time to call Lázaro Cárdenas 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 Lázaro Cárdenas): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.
Does the time difference between Shanghai and Lázaro Cárdenas change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.