Vancouver to China
+15hVancouver
PDTSOURCEChina
CSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
PDT and CST on the World Map
The map below highlights the PDT (Pacific Standard Time) and CST (China Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
PST – Pacific Standard Time
UTC-08:00Pacific Standard Time (PST) is the time zone for the US and Canadian Pacific coast, 8 hours behind UTC.
- •Silicon Valley and the world's biggest tech companies operate on Pacific Time.
- •The Hollywood film industry runs on PST/PDT.
- •PST is 3 hours behind EST, creating a significant business hours gap.
- •Vancouver, Canada's third-largest city, uses PST.
CST – China Standard Time
UTC+08:00China Standard Time (CST) covers all of mainland China, 8 hours ahead of UTC.
- •China uses a single time zone despite spanning 5 geographical zones.
- •In Xinjiang (western China), sunset can be as late as midnight in summer.
- •China abolished daylight saving time in 1991.
- •The Shanghai Stock Exchange operates on CST/Beijing Time.
About Vancouver
WikipediaVancouver operates on Pacific Time (PST/PDT), same as Los Angeles. As Canada's gateway to Asia, Vancouver bridges North American and Asian markets.
The city consistently ranks among the world's most livable cities.
Understanding the +15h Gap: Vancouver vs China
Vancouver runs on Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) at UTC-07:00, currently observing daylight saving time. China runs on China Standard Time (CST) at UTC+08:00. That puts Vancouver 15 hours ahead of China — a difference of +15h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Vancouver it is 12:00 AM in China on the next day. Midnight in Vancouver is 3:00 PM in China.Vancouver observes daylight saving time while China does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Vancouver to China time conversion table
| Vancouver (PDT) | China (CST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 3:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 9:00 PM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 10:00 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 11:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 12:00 AM | next day |
| 12:00 PM | 3:00 AM | next day |
| 3:00 PM | 6:00 AM | next day |
| 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM | next day |
| 6:00 PM | 9:00 AM | next day |
| 9:00 PM | 12:00 PM | next day |
Why people convert Vancouver to China time
- Scheduling a call from Vancouver to China: a 10:00 AM start in Vancouver lands at 1:00 AM in China the next day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a +15h gap: Vancouver and China have no overlap inside a normal 9-to-5 day, so real-time meetings need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side. 9:00 AM in China is 12:00 AM in Vancouver.
- Watching a live event or market open: Vancouver viewers need 12:00 AM in China to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 9:00 AM if the event is anchored to Vancouver.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM PDT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +15h gap is not.
- With a +15h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Vancouver takes the early slot, the next week China does.
About PST (Pacific Standard Time)
Pacific Standard Time (PST) covers the west coast of North America, including tech hubs like San Francisco and Seattle, and entertainment capital Los Angeles. The Pacific Time Zone is home to Silicon Valley and the world's largest technology companies. During summer, clocks advance to Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC-07:00). PST is also observed in Baja California, Mexico.
About CST (China Standard Time)
China Standard Time (CST, also known as Beijing Time) is used across all of mainland China despite the country spanning five geographical time zones. This single-timezone policy was adopted in 1949. China does not observe daylight saving time. CST is shared with Hong Kong (HKT), Macau, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines, making UTC+08:00 one of the most used offsets in the world.
Best time to call between Vancouver and China
With a +15h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. China opens at 9:00 AM CST, which is 12:00 AM in Vancouver, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Vancouver and China have no shared working hours because of the +15h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Vancouver is 15 hours ahead of China (PDT UTC-07:00 → CST UTC+08:00). There is no shared 9-to-5 window, so plan around an early or late slot. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Vancouver
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-08:00 · DST: UTC-07:00
China
Does not observe DST
Learn More About Time
Dive deeper into the fascinating world of timekeeping, time zones, and how they shape our global society:
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Vancouver and China?
Vancouver (PDT, UTC-07:00) is 15 hours ahead of China (CST, UTC+08:00). The gap is currently +15h.
How do I convert Vancouver time to China time?
Add +15h to Vancouver local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Vancouver is 12:00 AM in China (next day).
What time is it in China right now?
China uses CST at UTC+08:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +15h offset from Vancouver.
What is the best time to call China from Vancouver?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the +15h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Vancouver, which is 4:00 AM in China.
Which is ahead, Vancouver or China?
Vancouver is 15 hours ahead of China. When it is 12:00 PM in Vancouver it is 3:00 AM in China.
Do Vancouver and China use different time zones?
Vancouver (Canada) uses PDT at UTC-07:00, while China (China) uses CST at UTC+08:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Vancouver and Asia/Shanghai.
Does daylight saving time affect the Vancouver–China difference?
Yes at the moment: Vancouver is on daylight saving time and China is not, so the +15h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share Vancouver's time zone?
PDT also covers Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, San Diego, Portland, Las Vegas, Sacramento and 2 more.
Which countries use PDT, Vancouver's zone?
PDT is used in United States (Pacific), Canada (British Columbia), Mexico (Baja California).
Is there a day difference between Vancouver and China?
Sometimes. The +15h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in Vancouver already falls on the next day in China.
What is the time difference between Vancouver and China?
China is +15h from Vancouver.
What timezone is Vancouver in?
Vancouver operates on Pacific Time (PST/PDT), same as Los Angeles. As Canada's gateway to Asia, Vancouver bridges North American and Asian markets.
What timezone is China in?
China operates on its local timezone.
What are the business hours in Vancouver?
Standard business hours in Vancouver are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST.
Which countries use PST (Pacific Standard Time)?
PST is used in United States (Pacific), Canada (British Columbia), Mexico (Baja California).
Does PST observe daylight saving time?
Yes, PST switches to PDT during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about PST?
Silicon Valley and the world's biggest tech companies operate on Pacific Time. The Hollywood film industry runs on PST/PDT.
Which cities are in the CST timezone?
Major cities in the CST timezone include Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Hong Kong, Taipei, Wuhan.
What is the UTC offset for CST?
China Standard Time (CST) is at UTC+08:00.
What should I know about the CST timezone?
China uses a single time zone despite spanning 5 geographical zones. In Xinjiang (western China), sunset can be as late as midnight in summer.
When is it midnight in Vancouver, what time is it in China?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Vancouver (PST), it is +15h later in China (CST).
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