Shanghai to Ontario time converter

Ontario is 15 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 6:00 PM (Wed, Oct 21) in Ontario.

Shanghai CST

Thursday, October 22, 2026

Ontario PDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Shanghai
China
Thu, Oct 22
CSTUTC+8
Ontario
California, United States
Wed, Oct 21
PDTUTC-7-15h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to Ontario conversion table

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

ShanghaiOntario
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 Ontario): 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 Ontario switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 22, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -15h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -16h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 22, 2027: -15h

Distance

Shanghai and Ontario are 10,475 km (6,509 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Ontario?

Ontario is 15 hours behind Shanghai.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 6:00 PM (Wed, Oct 21) in Ontario.

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

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Ontario change?

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