Los Angeles to Shanghai Time Converter
Shanghai is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles right now. 9:00 AM in Los Angeles is 1:00 AM in Shanghai (next day).
Time now: Los Angeles and Shanghai
Shanghai is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 15 hours at some times of the year and 16 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
Los Angeles and Shanghai are about 10,436 km (6,485 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now Los Angeles is on PST (UTC-08:00) and Shanghai is on CST (UTC+08:00).
Los Angeles to Shanghai conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| Los Angeles | Shanghai |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 AMnext day |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 AMnext day |
| 10:00 AM | 2:00 AMnext day |
| 11:00 AM | 3:00 AMnext day |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 AMnext day |
| 1:00 PM | 5:00 AMnext day |
| 2:00 PM | 6:00 AMnext day |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 AMnext day |
| 4:00 PM | 8:00 AMnext day |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 AMnext day |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 AMnext day |
| 7:00 PM | 11:00 AMnext day |
| 8:00 PM | 12:00 PMnext day |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 PMnext day |
| 10:00 PM | 2:00 PMnext day |
| 11:00 PM | 3:00 PMnext day |
Best time to meet between Los Angeles and Shanghai
Working hours overlap (9 AM – 6 PM in both places):
- 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Los Angeles = 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Shanghai
The time difference changes during the year because of daylight saving time, so these windows shift by an hour at other times.
Does the time difference between Los Angeles and Shanghai change?
Yes. Right now Shanghai is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 14 March 2027: Los Angeles moves its clocks forward. Shanghai is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles from then (it was 16 hours before).
- Sunday, 7 November 2027: Los Angeles moves its clocks back. Shanghai is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles from then (it was 15 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Los Angeles is 1:00 AM (next day) to 10:00 AM (next day) in Shanghai.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Shanghai is 5:00 PM (previous day) to 2:00 AM in Los Angeles.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 15 hours at some times of the year and 16 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert Los Angeles to Shanghai?
Add 16 hours to the Los Angeles time to get the Shanghai time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in Los Angeles is 1:00 AM in Shanghai (next day). Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in Shanghai?
It is 8:19 AM in Shanghai on Tuesday, November 10 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 4:19 PM in Los Angeles.
Does the time difference between Los Angeles and Shanghai change during the year?
Yes. Right now Shanghai is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 14 March 2027: Los Angeles moves its clocks forward. Shanghai is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles from then (it was 16 hours before). Sunday, 7 November 2027: Los Angeles moves its clocks back. Shanghai is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles from then (it was 15 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between Los Angeles and Shanghai?
Between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places you can meet at 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Los Angeles = 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Shanghai. Check the overlap section on this page for every option.