Shanghai to Los Angeles Time

Shanghai is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles.

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Shanghai time to Los Angeles time

Shanghai is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, China, it is 6:00 PM the previous day in Los Angeles, USA. Regular 9 AM to 6 PM working hours do not overlap. The closest workable window, between 7 AM and 10 PM in both cities, is 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM in Shanghai (4:00 PM to 10:00 PM in Los Angeles).

Time difference

15 hours (Shanghai ahead). Shanghai uses GMT+8; Los Angeles uses PDT.

Working-hours overlap

No shared 9 AM to 6 PM hours.

Daylight saving

Next change: Sun, Nov 1, 2026 (Los Angeles).

Shanghai to Los Angeles time conversion table

Times for Fri, Oct 9, 2026. Highlighted rows fall within 9 AM to 6 PM in both cities. Drag the live converter above for any other date.
Shanghai (GMT+8)Los Angeles (PDT)
12:00 AM9:00 AM (previous day)
1:00 AM10:00 AM (previous day)
2:00 AM11:00 AM (previous day)
3:00 AM12:00 PM (previous day)
4:00 AM1:00 PM (previous day)
5:00 AM2:00 PM (previous day)
6:00 AM3:00 PM (previous day)
7:00 AM4:00 PM (previous day)
8:00 AM5:00 PM (previous day)
9:00 AM6:00 PM (previous day)
10:00 AM7:00 PM (previous day)
11:00 AM8:00 PM (previous day)
12:00 PM9:00 PM (previous day)
1:00 PM10:00 PM (previous day)
2:00 PM11:00 PM (previous day)
3:00 PM12:00 AM
4:00 PM1:00 AM
5:00 PM2:00 AM
6:00 PM3:00 AM
7:00 PM4:00 AM
8:00 PM5:00 AM
9:00 PM6:00 AM
10:00 PM7:00 AM
11:00 PM8:00 AM

Daylight saving time

On Sun, Nov 1, 2026, Los Angeles switches from PDT to PST, so the difference becomes 16 hours (Shanghai ahead). On Sun, Mar 14, 2027, Los Angeles switches from PST to PDT, so the difference becomes 15 hours (Shanghai ahead).

How to use the meeting time converter

  1. Select either city name and search by city, time zone, abbreviation, or UTC offset.
  2. Drag the horizontal timeline, or use the arrow and Page Up/Page Down keys, to choose a moment.
  3. Read the matching time and date for both locations and use the color bands to compare working hours.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Los Angeles?

Shanghai is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Shanghai currently uses GMT+8 and Los Angeles uses PDT.

When it is 9 AM in Shanghai, what time is it in Los Angeles?

It is 6:00 PM the previous day in Los Angeles.

What is the best time for a meeting between Shanghai and Los Angeles?

Regular 9 AM to 6 PM working hours do not overlap. The closest workable window, between 7 AM and 10 PM in both cities, is 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM in Shanghai (4:00 PM to 10:00 PM in Los Angeles).

Does daylight saving time affect Shanghai and Los Angeles?

On Sun, Nov 1, 2026, Los Angeles switches from PDT to PST, so the difference becomes 16 hours (Shanghai ahead). On Sun, Mar 14, 2027, Los Angeles switches from PST to PDT, so the difference becomes 15 hours (Shanghai ahead).

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