Time difference between Shanghai and Los Angeles: 15 hours
Shanghai is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles
Best time for a call or meeting
Shanghai 07:00–13:00 = Los Angeles 16:00–22:00
Business hours never overlap, so these are the hours when both cities are awake (7:00–22:00).
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Hour-by-hour conversion
| Shanghai | Los Angeles |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 09:00 |
| 01:00 | 10:00 |
| 02:00 | 11:00 |
| 03:00 | 12:00 |
| 04:00 | 13:00 |
| 05:00 | 14:00 |
| 06:00 | 15:00 |
| 07:00 | 16:00 |
| 08:00 | 17:00 |
| 09:00 | 18:00 |
| 10:00 | 19:00 |
| 11:00 | 20:00 |
| 12:00 | 21:00 |
| 13:00 | 22:00 |
| 14:00 | 23:00 |
| 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 |
Daylight saving time can change the difference by season. Shown values reflect the current offset.
Frequently asked questions
How many hours is the time difference between Shanghai and Los Angeles?
Shanghai is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles. When it is 12:00 noon in Shanghai, it is 21:00 (previous day) in Los Angeles.
Does daylight saving time affect the difference?
Yes. One or both places observe daylight saving time, so the difference changes with the season. This page shows the current difference.
What is the best time for a call or meeting?
Shanghai 07:00–13:00 = Los Angeles 16:00–22:00. Business hours never overlap, so these are the hours when both cities are awake (7:00–22:00).