Nanjing to Los Angeles time converter

Los Angeles is 15 hours behind Nanjing. When it is 9:00 AM in Nanjing, it is 6:00 PM (Tue, Oct 20) in Los Angeles.

Nanjing CST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Los Angeles PDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Nanjing
China
Wed, Oct 21
CSTUTC+8
Los Angeles
California, United States
Tue, Oct 20
PDTUTC-7-15h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Nanjing to Los Angeles conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

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

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Nanjing and Los Angeles switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -15h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -16h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: -15h

Distance

Nanjing and Los Angeles are 10,550 km (6,555 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Nanjing and Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is 15 hours behind Nanjing.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Nanjing, it is 6:00 PM (Tue, Oct 20) in Los Angeles.

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

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

Does the time difference between Nanjing and Los Angeles change?

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