Los Ángeles to Shanghai time converter

Shanghai is 11 hours ahead of Los Ángeles. When it is 9:00 AM in Los Ángeles, it is 8:00 PM in Shanghai.

Los Ángeles CLST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Shanghai CST

Thursday, October 22, 2026

Los Ángeles
Chile
Wed, Oct 21
CLSTUTC-3
Shanghai
China
Thu, Oct 22
CSTUTC+8+11h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Los Ángeles to Shanghai conversion table

Every hour of today in Los Ángeles and the matching time in Shanghai. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

Los ÁngelesShanghai
12:00 AM11:00 AM
1:00 AM12:00 PM
2:00 AM1:00 PM
3:00 AM2:00 PM
4:00 AM3:00 PM
5:00 AM4:00 PM
6:00 AM5:00 PM
7:00 AM6:00 PM
8:00 AM7:00 PM
9:00 AM8:00 PM
10:00 AM9:00 PM
11:00 AM10:00 PM
12:00 PM11:00 PM
1:00 PM12:00 AM+1 day
2:00 PM1:00 AM+1 day
3:00 PM2:00 AM+1 day
4:00 PM3:00 AM+1 day
5:00 PM4:00 AM+1 day
6:00 PM5:00 AM+1 day
7:00 PM6:00 AM+1 day
8:00 PM7:00 AM+1 day
9:00 PM8:00 AM+1 day
10:00 PM9:00 AM+1 day
11:00 PM10:00 AM+1 day

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Los Ángeles (8:00 PM – 10:00 PM in Shanghai): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Los Ángeles and Shanghai switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Apr 3, 2027: +11h
  • Apr 3, 2027 – Sep 5, 2027: +12h
  • Sep 5, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: +11h

Distance

Los Ángeles and Shanghai are 18,571 km (11,539 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Los Ángeles and Shanghai?

Shanghai is 11 hours ahead of Los Ángeles.

What time is it in Shanghai when it is 9 AM in Los Ángeles?

When it is 9:00 AM in Los Ángeles, it is 8:00 PM in Shanghai.

When is the best time to call Shanghai from Los Ángeles?

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Los Ángeles (8:00 PM – 10:00 PM in Shanghai): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between Los Ángeles and Shanghai change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.