Shanghai to Oakland time converter

Oakland is 15 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 6:00 PM (Sun, Oct 18) in Oakland.

Shanghai CST

Monday, October 19, 2026

Oakland PDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

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

Shanghai to Oakland conversion table

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

ShanghaiOakland
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 Oakland): 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 Oakland 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 Oakland are 9,889 km (6,145 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Oakland?

Oakland is 15 hours behind Shanghai.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 6:00 PM (Sun, Oct 18) in Oakland.

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

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Oakland change?

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