PST to Shanghai Time Converter
CST is 16 hours ahead of PST. 9:00 AM PST = 1:00 AM CST (next day).
CST is 16 hours ahead of PST at the moment. To convert PST to Shanghai Time, add 16 hours to the PST time: 9:00 AM PST = 1:00 AM CST (next day).
PST (Pacific Time) is used in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Las Vegas, Portland, Vancouver. Shanghai Time (Shanghai time) is used in Shanghai, China.
PST here means Pacific Standard Time, not Philippine Standard Time.
PST to Shanghai Time time conversion table
PST to Shanghai Time on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| PST | Shanghai Time |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| PST | Shanghai Time |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 AM+1 |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 AM+1 |
| 10:00 AM | 2:00 AM+1 |
| 11:00 AM | 3:00 AM+1 |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 AM+1 |
| 1:00 PM | 5:00 AM+1 |
| 2:00 PM | 6:00 AM+1 |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 AM+1 |
| PST | Shanghai Time |
|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | 8:00 AM+1 |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM+1 |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 AM+1 |
| 7:00 PM | 11:00 AM+1 |
| 8:00 PM | 12:00 PM+1 |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 PM+1 |
| 10:00 PM | 2:00 PM+1 |
| 11:00 PM | 3:00 PM+1 |
Conversion table from PST to Shanghai Time for 7 Nov 2026. A tick marks hours that fall between 9 AM and 5 PM in both places. +1 means the next day in Shanghai Time, −1 the previous day.
- ✓ marks 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Greyed times are night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert PST to Shanghai Time
Add 16 hours to the PST time to get Shanghai Time.
Example: 9:00 AM PST = 1:00 AM CST (next day).
Across midnight: 10:00 PM PST = 2:00 PM CST (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between PST and Shanghai Time
The time difference between PST and Shanghai Time is not the same all year, because the two sides change for daylight saving time on different dates. In 2026 it works out like this:
- 31 Dec 2025 – 7 Mar 2026: Shanghai Time is 16 hours ahead of PST.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: Shanghai Time is 15 hours ahead of PST.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026: Shanghai Time is 16 hours ahead of PST.
PST and Shanghai Time during daylight saving time
- PST next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from PST (UTC−8) to PDT (UTC−7).
- Shanghai Time does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+8 all year.
Best time for a meeting between PST and Shanghai Time
PST and Shanghai Time have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 3:00 PM PST, which is 7:00 AM CST.
PST to Shanghai Time FAQ
What is the time difference between PST and Shanghai Time?
Right now CST is 16 hours ahead of PST. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM PST in Shanghai Time?
9:00 AM PST is 1:00 AM CST (next day).
What is 12 PM (noon) PST in Shanghai Time?
12:00 PM PST is 4:00 AM CST (next day).
Is Shanghai Time ahead of or behind PST?
CST is 16 hours ahead of PST, so it is later in Shanghai Time than in PST.
Does PST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. PST next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from PST to PDT.
Does Shanghai Time change for daylight saving time?
No. Shanghai Time stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
What is the best time for a meeting between PST and Shanghai Time?
PST and Shanghai Time have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 3:00 PM PST, which is 7:00 AM CST.
Is PT the same as PST?
PST is the winter (standard) name of Pacific Time (PT). From March to November the same clocks are called PDT. This converter always uses the one in force on the date you choose.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.