Shanghai to Los Angeles Time Converter
Los Angeles, US is currently 15 hours behind Shanghai, China. Shanghai is on CST (UTC+8) and Los Angeles is on PDT (UTC-7). The table below converts every hour of the day between the two, and the call planner shows where working hours line up.
Best Time for a Call
Both sides are inside 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM office hours between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM in Shanghai, which is 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Los Angeles.
Comparing more than two places? The Overlap Zones tool shows working hours for several cities on one grid.
Hour by Hour: Shanghai to Los Angeles
Rows marked office hours fall between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM in both places. For a specific date, use the interactive converter.
Does the Difference Change During the Year?
The difference between Shanghai and Los Angeles is not fixed. It is 16 hours in January and 15 hours in July, because the two places handle daylight saving differently. This page always reflects the current offsets.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours behind is Los Angeles compared to Shanghai?
Los Angeles is currently 15 hours behind Shanghai. The difference between Shanghai and Los Angeles is not fixed. It is 16 hours in January and 15 hours in July, because the two places handle daylight saving differently. This page always reflects the current offsets.
What time is 9:00 AM in Shanghai in Los Angeles?
9:00 AM in Shanghai is 6:00 PM in Los Angeles on the previous day.
What is the best time for a call between Shanghai and Los Angeles?
Both sides are inside 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM office hours between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM in Shanghai, which is 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Los Angeles.