San Francisco to Shanghai Time Converter
Shanghai is 16 hours ahead of San Francisco right now. 9:00 AM in San Francisco is 1:00 AM in Shanghai (next day).
Time now: San Francisco and Shanghai
Shanghai is 16 hours ahead of San Francisco right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 15 hours at some times of the year and 16 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
San Francisco and Shanghai are about 9,881 km (6,140 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now San Francisco is on PST (UTC-08:00) and Shanghai is on CST (UTC+08:00).
San Francisco to Shanghai conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| San Francisco | Shanghai |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 AMnext day |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 AMnext day |
| 10:00 AM | 2:00 AMnext day |
| 11:00 AM | 3:00 AMnext day |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 AMnext day |
| 1:00 PM | 5:00 AMnext day |
| 2:00 PM | 6:00 AMnext day |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 AMnext day |
| 4:00 PM | 8:00 AMnext day |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 AMnext day |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 AMnext day |
| 7:00 PM | 11:00 AMnext day |
| 8:00 PM | 12:00 PMnext day |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 PMnext day |
| 10:00 PM | 2:00 PMnext day |
| 11:00 PM | 3:00 PMnext day |
Best time to meet between San Francisco and Shanghai
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM San Francisco = 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Shanghai
The time difference changes during the year because of daylight saving time, so these windows shift by an hour at other times.
Does the time difference between San Francisco and Shanghai change?
Yes. Right now Shanghai is 16 hours ahead of San Francisco. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 14 March 2027: San Francisco moves its clocks forward. Shanghai is 15 hours ahead of San Francisco from then (it was 16 hours before).
- Sunday, 7 November 2027: San Francisco moves its clocks back. Shanghai is 16 hours ahead of San Francisco from then (it was 15 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in San Francisco is 1:00 AM (next day) to 10:00 AM (next day) in Shanghai.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Shanghai is 5:00 PM (previous day) to 2:00 AM in San Francisco.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 16 hours ahead of San Francisco right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 15 hours at some times of the year and 16 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert San Francisco to Shanghai?
Add 16 hours to the San Francisco time to get the Shanghai time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in San Francisco is 1:00 AM in Shanghai (next day). Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in Shanghai?
It is 8:19 AM in Shanghai on Tuesday, November 10 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 4:19 PM in San Francisco.
Does the time difference between San Francisco and Shanghai change during the year?
Yes. Right now Shanghai is 16 hours ahead of San Francisco. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 14 March 2027: San Francisco moves its clocks forward. Shanghai is 15 hours ahead of San Francisco from then (it was 16 hours before). Sunday, 7 November 2027: San Francisco moves its clocks back. Shanghai is 16 hours ahead of San Francisco from then (it was 15 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between San Francisco and Shanghai?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM San Francisco = 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Shanghai. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.