Shanghai to Los Ángeles time converter

Los Ángeles is 11 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 10:00 PM (Wed, Oct 21) in Los Ángeles.

Shanghai CST

Thursday, October 22, 2026

Los Ángeles CLST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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

Shanghai to Los Ángeles conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM in Shanghai (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Los Ángeles): 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 Ángeles switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 22, 2026 – Apr 4, 2027: -11h
  • Apr 4, 2027 – Sep 5, 2027: -12h
  • Sep 5, 2027 – Oct 22, 2027: -11h

Distance

Shanghai and Los Ángeles 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 Shanghai and Los Ángeles?

Los Ángeles is 11 hours behind Shanghai.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 10:00 PM (Wed, Oct 21) in Los Ángeles.

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

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

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Los Ángeles change?

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