Shanghai to Santa Monica time converter

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

Shanghai CST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Santa Monica PDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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

Shanghai to Santa Monica conversion table

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

ShanghaiSanta Monica
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 Santa Monica): 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 Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica are 10,422 km (6,476 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Santa Monica?

Santa Monica is 15 hours behind Shanghai.

What time is it in Santa Monica when it is 9 AM in Shanghai?

When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 6:00 PM (Tue, Oct 20) in Santa Monica.

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

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Santa Monica change?

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