Shanghai to San Diego time converter

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

Shanghai CST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

San Diego PDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Shanghai
China
Wed, Oct 21
CSTUTC+8
San Diego
California, United States
Tue, Oct 20
PDTUTC-7-15h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to San Diego conversion table

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

ShanghaiSan Diego
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 San Diego): 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 Diego 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 San Diego are 10,610 km (6,593 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and San Diego?

San Diego is 15 hours behind Shanghai.

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

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

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

Does the time difference between Shanghai and San Diego change?

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