Shanghai to San Antonio time converter

San Antonio is 13 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 8:00 PM (Mon, Oct 19) in San Antonio.

Shanghai CST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

San Antonio CDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Tue, Oct 20
CSTUTC+8
Texas, United States
Mon, Oct 19
CDTUTC-5-13h
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7:24 AM in Shanghai, Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to San Antonio conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Shanghai (8:00 PM – 10:00 PM in San Antonio): 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 San Antonio switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -13h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -14h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: -13h

Distance

Shanghai and San Antonio are 12,058 km (7,492 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and San Antonio?

San Antonio is 13 hours behind Shanghai.

What time is it in San Antonio when it is 9 AM in Shanghai?

When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 8:00 PM (Mon, Oct 19) in San Antonio.

When is the best time to call San Antonio from Shanghai?

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Shanghai (8:00 PM – 10:00 PM in San Antonio): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between Shanghai and San Antonio change?

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