Shanghai to Poway time converter

Poway is 15 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 6:00 PM (Sat, Oct 17) in Poway.

Shanghai CST

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Poway PDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Shanghai
China
Sun, Oct 18
CSTUTC+8
Poway
California, United States
Sat, Oct 17
PDTUTC-7-15h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to Poway conversion table

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

ShanghaiPoway
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 Poway): 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 Poway switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 18, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -15h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -16h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 18, 2027: -15h

Distance

Shanghai and Poway are 10,600 km (6,587 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Poway?

Poway is 15 hours behind Shanghai.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 6:00 PM (Sat, Oct 17) in Poway.

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

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Poway change?

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