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