🇨🇳 Shanghai to 🇺🇸 Los Angeles time
Los Angeles is 15 hours behind Shanghai
Convert a specific time
When it is in Shanghai, it is 18:00 in Los Angeles.
Popular conversions
9 am in Shanghai is 6 pm the previous day in Los Angeles. 10 am in Shanghai is 7 pm the previous day in Los Angeles. 11 am in Shanghai is 8 pm the previous day in Los Angeles. 12 pm in Shanghai is 9 pm the previous day in Los Angeles. 3 pm in Shanghai is 12 am in Los Angeles. 5 pm in Shanghai is 2 am in Los Angeles. 6 pm in Shanghai is 3 am in Los Angeles. 8 pm in Shanghai is 5 am in Los Angeles.
Shanghai to Los Angeles — hour by hour
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| 00:00 | 09:00 −1d |
| 01:00 | 10:00 −1d |
| 02:00 | 11:00 −1d |
| 03:00 | 12:00 −1d |
| 04:00 | 13:00 −1d |
| 05:00 | 14:00 −1d |
| 06:00 | 15:00 −1d |
| 07:00 | 16:00 −1d |
| 08:00 | 17:00 −1d |
| 09:00 | 18:00 −1d |
| 10:00 | 19:00 −1d |
| 11:00 | 20:00 −1d |
| 12:00 | 21:00 −1d |
| 13:00 | 22:00 −1d |
| 14:00 | 23:00 −1d |
| 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 |
Time difference by month (2026)
How far Los Angeles runs ahead (+) or behind (−) Shanghai on the 15th of each month.
| Jan | −16h |
| Feb | −16h |
| Mar | −15h |
| Apr | −15h |
| May | −15h |
| Jun | −15h |
| Jul | −15h |
| Aug | −15h |
| Sep | −15h |
| Oct | −15h |
| Nov | −16h |
| Dec | −16h |
The gap is not constant: because of daylight saving changeovers it shifts in Mar and Nov so double-check around those months when scheduling ahead.
Time difference between Shanghai and Los Angeles
Los Angeles (America/Los_Angeles) is currently 15 hours behind Shanghai (Asia/Shanghai). When it is 09:00 in Shanghai, it is 18:00 in Los Angeles. One or both cities observe daylight saving time, so this difference can change with the seasons — the clocks and table on this page always reflect the current rules.
Best time to call between Shanghai and Los Angeles
For a call or meeting, there is no overlap between normal working hours (09:00–18:00) in the two cities — one side will need an early morning or late evening call.
Going the other way?
See the reverse conversion: Los Angeles to Shanghai time, or the city pages for Shanghai and Los Angeles.
FAQ: Shanghai to Los Angeles time
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 15 hours behind Shanghai right now. The gap is not constant: because of daylight saving changeovers it shifts in Mar and Nov so double-check around those months when scheduling ahead.
What time is 9 am in Shanghai in Los Angeles (Pacific Time)?
When it is 9:00 am in Shanghai, it is 6 pm in Los Angeles. The hour-by-hour table above covers every other hour of the day.
How do I convert Shanghai time to Los Angeles time?
Subtract 15 hours from Shanghai local time to get Los Angeles time. Or type any time into the converter above and read the result instantly.