Time difference between Los Angeles and Shanghai
Shanghai is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles
Right now
Los Angeles
09:38
PDT ·
UTC-7
Shanghai
00:38
CST ·
UTC+8
Best time for a call between Los Angeles and Shanghai
Hours highlighted in green work for everyone on the list.
- 17:00 Los Angeles 08:00 Shanghai
- 16:00 Los Angeles 07:00 Shanghai
- 18:00 Los Angeles 09:00 Shanghai
Hour by hour: Los Angeles to Shanghai
Working hours are shaded. The rows marked with a star are the ones we recommend for a call.
| Los Angeles (reference) | Shanghai | |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 15:00 | |
| 01:00 | 16:00 | |
| 02:00 | 17:00 | |
| 03:00 | 18:00 | |
| 04:00 | 19:00 | |
| 05:00 | 20:00 | |
| 06:00 | 21:00 | |
| 07:00 | 22:00 | |
| 08:00 | 23:00 | |
| 09:00 | 00:00 (next day) | |
| 10:00 | 01:00 (next day) | |
| 11:00 | 02:00 (next day) | |
| 12:00 | 03:00 (next day) | |
| 13:00 | 04:00 (next day) | |
| 14:00 | 05:00 (next day) | |
| 15:00 | 06:00 (next day) | |
| ★ | 16:00 | 07:00 (next day) |
| ★ | 17:00 | 08:00 (next day) |
| ★ | 18:00 | 09:00 (next day) |
| 19:00 | 10:00 (next day) | |
| 20:00 | 11:00 (next day) | |
| 21:00 | 12:00 (next day) | |
| 22:00 | 13:00 (next day) | |
| 23:00 | 14:00 (next day) |
Table built for August 26, 2026. The live values above update in your browser.
Daylight saving time
Los Angeles changes its clocks and Shanghai does not, so the difference between them is not the same all year.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles
What is the best time to call between Los Angeles and Shanghai?
The most convenient slot is 17:00 Los Angeles / 08:00 Shanghai. That keeps the call inside working hours in both cities.
Does the difference between Los Angeles and Shanghai change during the year?
Los Angeles changes its clocks and Shanghai does not, so the difference between them is not the same all year.