Time difference between Beijing and Los Angeles
Los Angeles is 15 hours behind Beijing
Right now
Beijing
00:38
CST ·
UTC+8
Los Angeles
09:38
PDT ·
UTC-7
Best time for a call between Beijing and Los Angeles
Hours highlighted in green work for everyone on the list.
- 08:00 Beijing 17:00 Los Angeles
- 07:00 Beijing 16:00 Los Angeles
- 09:00 Beijing 18:00 Los Angeles
Hour by hour: Beijing to Los Angeles
Working hours are shaded. The rows marked with a star are the ones we recommend for a call.
| Beijing (reference) | Los Angeles | |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 09:00 (previous day) | |
| 01:00 | 10:00 (previous day) | |
| 02:00 | 11:00 (previous day) | |
| 03:00 | 12:00 (previous day) | |
| 04:00 | 13:00 (previous day) | |
| 05:00 | 14:00 (previous day) | |
| 06:00 | 15:00 (previous day) | |
| ★ | 07:00 | 16:00 (previous day) |
| ★ | 08:00 | 17:00 (previous day) |
| ★ | 09:00 | 18:00 (previous day) |
| 10:00 | 19:00 (previous day) | |
| 11:00 | 20:00 (previous day) | |
| 12:00 | 21:00 (previous day) | |
| 13:00 | 22:00 (previous day) | |
| 14:00 | 23:00 (previous day) | |
| 15:00 | 00:00 | |
| 16:00 | 01:00 | |
| 17:00 | 02:00 | |
| 18:00 | 03:00 | |
| 19:00 | 04:00 | |
| 20:00 | 05:00 | |
| 21:00 | 06:00 | |
| 22:00 | 07:00 | |
| 23:00 | 08:00 |
Table built for August 27, 2026. The live values above update in your browser.
Daylight saving time
Los Angeles changes its clocks and Beijing does not, so the difference between them is not the same all year.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Beijing and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 15 hours behind Beijing
What is the best time to call between Beijing and Los Angeles?
The most convenient slot is 08:00 Beijing / 17:00 Los Angeles. That keeps the call inside working hours in both cities.
Does the difference between Beijing and Los Angeles change during the year?
Los Angeles changes its clocks and Beijing does not, so the difference between them is not the same all year.