Shanghai to Palm Springs time converter

Palm Springs is 12 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 9:00 PM (Wed, Oct 21) in Palm Springs.

Shanghai CST

Thursday, October 22, 2026

Palm Springs EDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Shanghai
China
Thu, Oct 22
CSTUTC+8
Palm Springs
Florida, United States
Wed, Oct 21
EDTUTC-4-12h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to Palm Springs conversion table

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

ShanghaiPalm Springs
12:00 AM12:00 PM−1 day
1:00 AM1:00 PM−1 day
2:00 AM2:00 PM−1 day
3:00 AM3:00 PM−1 day
4:00 AM4:00 PM−1 day
5:00 AM5:00 PM−1 day
6:00 AM6:00 PM−1 day
7:00 AM7:00 PM−1 day
8:00 AM8:00 PM−1 day
9:00 AM9:00 PM−1 day
10:00 AM10:00 PM−1 day
11:00 AM11:00 PM−1 day
12:00 PM12:00 AM
1:00 PM1:00 AM
2:00 PM2:00 AM
3:00 PM3:00 AM
4:00 PM4:00 AM
5:00 PM5:00 AM
6:00 PM6:00 AM
7:00 PM7:00 AM
8:00 PM8:00 AM
9:00 PM9:00 AM
10:00 PM10:00 AM
11:00 PM11:00 AM

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Shanghai (9:00 PM – 10:00 PM in Palm Springs): 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 Springs switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 22, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -12h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -13h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 22, 2027: -12h

Distance

Shanghai and Palm Springs are 13,187 km (8,194 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Palm Springs?

Palm Springs is 12 hours behind Shanghai.

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

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

When is the best time to call Palm Springs from Shanghai?

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Shanghai (9:00 PM – 10:00 PM in Palm Springs): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Palm Springs change?

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