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Time in San Jose vs Shanghai

San Jose keeps PST (UTC+8) and Shanghai keeps CST (UTC+8) today. Shanghai is the same time as San Jose; the rows below read both clocks live.

The working day, side by side

Hours shaded in both rows are inside working hours in both cities: 09:00–18:00 in Shanghai (09:00–18:00 your time).

San Jose and Shanghai hour by hour, with the working-hour overlap shaded
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  • Working hours
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Best hours to call

09:00 in San Jose
Inside working hours on both sides
09:00 in Shanghai
10:00 in San Jose
Inside working hours on both sides
10:00 in Shanghai
11:00 in San Jose
Inside working hours on both sides
11:00 in Shanghai
12:00 in San Jose
Inside working hours on both sides
12:00 in Shanghai

Where daylight saving pulls them apart

Neither San Jose nor Shanghai changes its clocks, so the gap above holds all year.

Also useful

Common questions

How many hours ahead is Shanghai of San Jose?

Shanghai and San Jose read the same clock right now.

What is the best time to call between San Jose and Shanghai?

Any hour in 09:00–18:00 San Jose time is inside working hours in both cities.

Do San Jose and Shanghai change clocks on the same date?

Neither city changes its clocks, so the gap between them never moves.