Shanghai to East Los Angeles time converter

East Los Angeles is 15 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 6:00 PM (Wed, Oct 21) in East Los Angeles.

Shanghai CST

Thursday, October 22, 2026

East Los Angeles PDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Shanghai
China
Thu, Oct 22
CSTUTC+8
East Los Angeles
California, United States
Wed, Oct 21
PDTUTC-7-15h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to East Los Angeles conversion table

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

ShanghaiEast Los 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 Shanghai (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in East 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 Shanghai and East Los Angeles switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 22, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -15h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -16h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 22, 2027: -15h

Distance

Shanghai and East Los Angeles are 10,443 km (6,489 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and East Los Angeles?

East Los Angeles is 15 hours behind Shanghai.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 6:00 PM (Wed, Oct 21) in East Los Angeles.

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

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

Does the time difference between Shanghai and East 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.