Time difference between Shanghai and Los Angeles

Los Angeles is 16 hours behind Shanghai.

China · China Standard Time

8:31 AM

Thursday, November 12, 2026

United States · Pacific Standard Time

4:31 PM

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Shanghai to Los Angeles time converter

Green rows are office hours in both places; light green rows are when both are awake.

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is 16 hours behind Shanghai. Shanghai is on UTC+8 and Los Angeles is on UTC−8.

What time is it in Los Angeles when it is 9 AM in Shanghai?

When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 5:00 PM the previous day in Los Angeles.

When is the best time to call Los Angeles from Shanghai?

The best time to call or meet is 9:00 AM–10:00 AM in Shanghai (5:00 PM–6:00 PM in Los Angeles), when both places are in normal office hours.

Which days are working days in both Shanghai and Los Angeles?

Both Shanghai and Los Angeles usually work Monday to Friday.

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Los Angeles change?

Yes. Because of daylight saving time, the difference changes on Sunday, March 14, 2027, when Los Angeles will be 15 hours behind Shanghai.

Shanghai is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles. More: time in Shanghai · time in Los Angeles