Shanghai to San Francisco time converter

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

Shanghai CST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

San Francisco PDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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

Shanghai to San Francisco conversion table

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

ShanghaiSan Francisco
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 Francisco): 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 Francisco 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 Francisco are 9,881 km (6,140 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and San Francisco?

San Francisco is 15 hours behind Shanghai.

What time is it in San Francisco 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 Francisco.

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

Does the time difference between Shanghai and San Francisco change?

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