Shanghai to Sacramento time converter

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

Shanghai CST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Sacramento PDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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

Shanghai to Sacramento conversion table

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

ShanghaiSacramento
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 Sacramento): 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 Sacramento 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 Sacramento are 9,885 km (6,142 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Sacramento?

Sacramento is 15 hours behind Shanghai.

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

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

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

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Sacramento change?

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