Shanghai to São Francisco time converter

São Francisco is 11 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 10:00 PM (Tue, Oct 20) in São Francisco.

Shanghai CST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

São Francisco BRT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Shanghai
China
Wed, Oct 21
CSTUTC+8
São Francisco
Minas Gerais, Brazil
Wed, Oct 21
BRTUTC-3-11h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to São Francisco conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM in Shanghai (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in São Francisco): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference stays 11 hours all year.

Distance

Shanghai and São Francisco are 17,823 km (11,075 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and São Francisco?

São Francisco is 11 hours behind Shanghai.

What time is it in São Francisco when it is 9 AM in Shanghai?

When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 10:00 PM (Tue, Oct 20) in São Francisco.

When is the best time to call São Francisco from Shanghai?

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM in Shanghai (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in São Francisco): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between Shanghai and São Francisco change?

No. The difference stays 11 hours all year.