Time difference between Shanghai and Los Angeles
Los Angeles is 15 hours behind Shanghai
Right now
Shanghai
00:38
CST ·
UTC+8
Los Angeles
09:38
PDT ·
UTC-7
Best time for a call between Shanghai and Los Angeles
Hours highlighted in green work for everyone on the list.
- 08:00 Shanghai 17:00 Los Angeles
- 07:00 Shanghai 16:00 Los Angeles
- 09:00 Shanghai 18:00 Los Angeles
Hour by hour: Shanghai to Los Angeles
Working hours are shaded. The rows marked with a star are the ones we recommend for a call.
| Shanghai (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 Shanghai does not, so the difference between them is not the same all year.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 15 hours behind Shanghai
What is the best time to call between Shanghai and Los Angeles?
The most convenient slot is 08:00 Shanghai / 17:00 Los Angeles. That keeps the call inside working hours in both cities.
Does the difference between Shanghai and Los Angeles change during the year?
Los Angeles changes its clocks and Shanghai does not, so the difference between them is not the same all year.