Shanghai to San José time converter

San José is 14 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 7:00 PM (Wed, Oct 21) in San José.

Shanghai CST

Thursday, October 22, 2026

San José CST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Shanghai
China
Thu, Oct 22
CSTUTC+8
San José
Costa Rica
Wed, Oct 21
CSTUTC-6-14h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to San José conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM in Shanghai (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in San José): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference stays 14 hours all year.

Distance

Shanghai and San José are 14,690 km (9,128 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and San José?

San José is 14 hours behind Shanghai.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 7:00 PM (Wed, Oct 21) in San José.

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

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM in Shanghai (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in San José): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between Shanghai and San José change?

No. The difference stays 14 hours all year.