Shanghai to Seal Beach time converter

Seal Beach is 15 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 6:00 PM (Mon, Oct 19) in Seal Beach.

Shanghai CST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Seal Beach PDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Shanghai
China
Tue, Oct 20
CSTUTC+8
Seal Beach
California, United States
Mon, Oct 19
PDTUTC-7-15h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to Seal Beach conversion table

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

ShanghaiSeal Beach
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 Seal Beach): 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 Seal Beach switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -15h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -16h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: -15h

Distance

Shanghai and Seal Beach are 10,469 km (6,505 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Seal Beach?

Seal Beach is 15 hours behind Shanghai.

What time is it in Seal Beach when it is 9 AM in Shanghai?

When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 6:00 PM (Mon, Oct 19) in Seal Beach.

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

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Seal Beach change?

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