San Francisco ↔ Shanghai
Best Time to Call
Decent overlap available between 16:00 and 19:00 (San Francisco time).
Sync San Francisco and Shanghai easily. San Francisco is 16 hours behind Shanghai. Decent overlap available between 16:00 and 19:00 (San Francisco time).
Upcoming Time Change
- New York City clocks forward 1h in 10 days Mar 08
💡 Review recurring meetings scheduled during these dates to avoid sync issues.
Meeting Optimizer
Sync Score
5.3/10
-12h Current Time +12h
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Tokyo
17:07 GMT+9
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Outside Business Hours🌍
New York City
03:07 EST
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London
08:07 GMT
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Outside Business HoursSynchronization Context
Operating on opposite sides of the clock, these cities have virtually no overlapping business hours. Expect a 24-hour turnaround for most communications.
San Francisco Business Pulse
- Culture Innovation-focused and casual. Values disruption, speed, and technical excellence.
- Lunch Break 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM.
- Pro Tip Best reached between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Expect a casual, tech-first vibe—informal language and dress are the norm. However, technical competence and speed are non-negotiable. Many in the Bay Area work non-traditional hours, but standard business times remain the safest bet.
Shanghai Business Pulse
- Culture Highly competitive and fast-paced. Business is often conducted with a mix of modern efficiency and traditional "Guanxi" (relationships).
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (Nap time is common).
- Pro Tip Respect the 12-1 PM lunch and rest window; lights are often dimmed in offices for naps. The best time to call is between 2:00 PM and 4:30 PM. Avoid calling during major public holidays like Golden Week or Lunar New Year, as business comes to a complete halt.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | San Francisco | Shanghai |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles | Asia/Shanghai |
| Country | USA | China |
| Coordinates | 37.77, -122.42 | 31.23, 121.47 |
| Population | 3,318,000 | 29,210,000 |