Shanghai to Los Angeles time converter

Los Angeles is 15 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 6:00 PM (Fri, Oct 16) in Los Angeles.

Shanghai CST

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Los Angeles PDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

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

Shanghai to Los Angeles conversion table

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

ShanghaiLos 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 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 Los Angeles switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 17, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -15h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -16h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 17, 2027: -15h

Distance

Shanghai and Los Angeles 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 Shanghai and Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is 15 hours behind Shanghai.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 6:00 PM (Fri, Oct 16) in Los Angeles.

When is the best time to call 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 Los Angeles): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between Shanghai 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.