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Time difference between San Francisco and Shanghai

Shanghai is 16 hours ahead of San Francisco.

United States · Pacific Standard Time
4:35 PM
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Shanghai
China · China Standard Time
8:35 AM
Thursday, November 12, 2026

San Francisco to Shanghai time converter

Green rows are office hours in both places; light green rows are when both are awake.

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

Questions

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Shanghai?

Shanghai is 16 hours ahead of San Francisco. San Francisco is on UTC−8 and Shanghai is on UTC+8.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in San Francisco, it is 1:00 AM the next day in Shanghai.

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

The best time to call or meet is 5:00 PM–6:00 PM in San Francisco (9:00 AM–10:00 AM in Shanghai), when both places are in normal office hours.

Which days are working days in both San Francisco and Shanghai?

Both San Francisco and Shanghai usually work Monday to Friday.

Does the time difference between San Francisco and Shanghai change?

Yes. Because of daylight saving time, the difference changes on Sunday, March 14, 2027, when Shanghai will be 15 hours ahead of San Francisco.

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