Los Angeles to Shanghai Time Difference
🇺🇸 Los Angeles is currently 15 hours ahead of 🇨🇳 Shanghai. This difference varies between 15h and 16h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
+15h
Business overlap
None
Distance
10,434 km
Approx. flight
12.3h
Hour-by-Hour: Los Angeles to Shanghai
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| 12:00 AM | 3:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 1:00 AM | 4:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
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| 11:00 AM | 2:00 AM | |
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| 10:00 PM | 1:00 PM | |
| 11:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Los Angeles observes Daylight Saving Time, while Shanghai does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 15 hours ahead and 16 hours ahead depending on the season. Currently, Los Angeles is 15 hours ahead relative to Shanghai.
Min difference
15h
Max difference
16h
Best Meeting Times
There is no overlap between standard business hours (9 AM – 6 PM) in Los Angeles and Shanghai. Consider scheduling early morning or late evening calls to bridge the gap.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Shanghai?
The time difference between Los Angeles and Shanghai is currently 15 hours ahead. Los Angeles uses PDT (UTC-7), while Shanghai uses GMT+8 (UTC+8). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 15 hours ahead to 16 hours ahead.
When it's noon in Los Angeles, what time is it in Shanghai?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Los Angeles, it is 3:00 AM in Shanghai. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Los Angeles and Shanghai change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Los Angeles observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 15 hours ahead and 16 hours ahead at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Los Angeles and Shanghai?
There is no overlap between standard business hours (9 AM – 6 PM) in Los Angeles and Shanghai. Consider scheduling early morning in one city or late evening in the other to find a mutually reasonable time.
Is Los Angeles ahead or behind Shanghai?
Los Angeles is currently 15 hours behind Shanghai.
What time zone is Los Angeles in?
Los Angeles is in the America/Los Angeles time zone, currently using PDT (UTC-7). Los Angeles observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in Los Angeles in Shanghai?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Los Angeles, it is 3:00 PM in Shanghai.