Shanghai to San Rafael time converter

San Rafael is 15 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 6:00 PM (Wed, Oct 21) in San Rafael.

Shanghai CST

Thursday, October 22, 2026

San Rafael PDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Shanghai
China
Thu, Oct 22
CSTUTC+8
San Rafael
California, United States
Wed, Oct 21
PDTUTC-7-15h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to San Rafael conversion table

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

ShanghaiSan Rafael
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 Rafael): 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 Rafael switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 22, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -15h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -16h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 22, 2027: -15h

Distance

Shanghai and San Rafael are 9,859 km (6,126 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and San Rafael?

San Rafael is 15 hours behind Shanghai.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 6:00 PM (Wed, Oct 21) in San Rafael.

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

Does the time difference between Shanghai and San Rafael change?

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