Shanghai to Los Altos time converter

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

Shanghai CST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Los Altos PDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

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

Shanghai to Los Altos conversion table

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

ShanghaiLos Altos
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 Los Altos): 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 Los Altos 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

Distance

Shanghai and Los Altos are 9,929 km (6,170 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Los Altos?

Los Altos is 15 hours behind Shanghai.

What time is it in Los Altos when it is 9 AM in Shanghai?

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

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

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Los Altos change?

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