Shanghai to Palm Desert time converter

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

Shanghai CST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Palm Desert PDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

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

Shanghai to Palm Desert conversion table

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

ShanghaiPalm Desert
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 Palm Desert): 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 Palm Desert 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 Palm Desert are 10,587 km (6,578 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Palm Desert?

Palm Desert is 15 hours behind Shanghai.

What time is it in Palm Desert when it is 9 AM in Shanghai?

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

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

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Palm Desert change?

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