Shanghai to Palo Alto time converter

Palo Alto is 15 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 6:00 PM (Tue, Oct 20) in Palo Alto.

Shanghai CST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Palo Alto PDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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

Shanghai to Palo Alto conversion table

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

ShanghaiPalo Alto
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 Palo Alto): 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 Palo Alto switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -15h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -16h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: -15h

Distance

Shanghai and Palo Alto are 9,923 km (6,166 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Palo Alto?

Palo Alto is 15 hours behind Shanghai.

What time is it in Palo Alto when it is 9 AM in Shanghai?

When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 6:00 PM (Tue, Oct 20) in Palo Alto.

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

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Palo Alto change?

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