Los Angeles to Shanghai time converter

Shanghai is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles. When it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles, it is 12:00 AM (Sat, Oct 17) in Shanghai.

Los Angeles PDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Shanghai CST

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Los Angeles
California, United States
Fri, Oct 16
PDTUTC-7
Shanghai
China
Sat, Oct 17
CSTUTC+8+15h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Los Angeles to Shanghai conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Los Angeles (7:00 AM – 9:00 AM 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 Angeles and Shanghai switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 16, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +15h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +16h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 16, 2027: +15h

Distance

Los Angeles and Shanghai are 10,436 km (6,485 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Shanghai?

Shanghai is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles, it is 12:00 AM (Sat, Oct 17) in Shanghai.

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

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Los Angeles (7:00 AM – 9:00 AM in Shanghai): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between Los Angeles 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.