Nanjing to Los Angeles Time Difference
🇨🇳 Nanjing is currently 15 hours behind of 🇺🇸 Los Angeles. This difference varies between 16h and 15h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
-15h
Business overlap
None
Distance
10,548 km
Approx. flight
12.4h
Hour-by-Hour: Nanjing to Los Angeles
| 🇨🇳 Nanjing | 🇺🇸 Los Angeles | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 10:00 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 11:00 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 12:00 PM | |
| 4:00 AM | 1:00 PM | |
| 5:00 AM | 2:00 PM | |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 PM | |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 PM | |
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM | |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 PM | |
| 10:00 AM | 7:00 PM | |
| 11:00 AM | 8:00 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 10:00 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 11:00 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 4:00 PM | 1:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 7:00 PM | 4:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 8:00 PM | 5:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 10:00 PM | 7:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 11:00 PM | 8:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Los Angeles observes Daylight Saving Time, while Nanjing does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 16 hours behind and 15 hours behind depending on the season. Currently, Nanjing is 15 hours behind relative to Los Angeles.
Min difference
16h
Max difference
15h
Best Meeting Times
There is no overlap between standard business hours (9 AM – 6 PM) in Nanjing and Los Angeles. Consider scheduling early morning or late evening calls to bridge the gap.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Nanjing and Los Angeles?
The time difference between Nanjing and Los Angeles is currently 15 hours behind. Nanjing uses GMT+8 (UTC+8), while Los Angeles uses PDT (UTC-7). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 16 hours behind to 15 hours behind.
When it's noon in Nanjing, what time is it in Los Angeles?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Nanjing, it is 9:00 PM in Los Angeles. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Nanjing and Los Angeles change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Los Angeles observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 16 hours behind and 15 hours behind at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Nanjing and Los Angeles?
There is no overlap between standard business hours (9 AM – 6 PM) in Nanjing and Los Angeles. Consider scheduling early morning in one city or late evening in the other to find a mutually reasonable time.
Is Nanjing ahead or behind Los Angeles?
Nanjing is currently 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
What time zone is Nanjing in?
Nanjing is in the Asia/Shanghai time zone, currently using GMT+8 (UTC+8). Nanjing does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
What time is midnight in Nanjing in Los Angeles?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Nanjing, it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles.