Shanghai to San Jose time converter

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

Shanghai CST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

San Jose PDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Shanghai
China
Tue, Oct 20
CSTUTC+8
San Jose
California, United States
Mon, Oct 19
PDTUTC-7-15h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to San Jose conversion table

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

ShanghaiSan Jose
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 Jose): 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 Jose 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 San Jose are 9,947 km (6,181 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and San Jose?

San Jose is 15 hours behind Shanghai.

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

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

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

Does the time difference between Shanghai and San Jose change?

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