Shanghai to San Rafael time converter

San Rafael is 14 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 7:00 PM (Tue, Oct 20) in San Rafael.

Shanghai CST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

San Rafael CST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Shanghai
China
Wed, Oct 21
CSTUTC+8
San Rafael
México, Mexico
Wed, Oct 21
CSTUTC-6-14h
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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 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 Rafael): 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 Rafael are 12,954 km (8,049 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 14 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 7:00 PM (Tue, Oct 20) 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 – 8:00 AM in Shanghai (5:00 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?

No. The difference stays 14 hours all year.