Los Angeles to Shanghai Time Converter
Live Los Angeles–Shanghai time difference, instant conversion and a full hourly table. Current gap: +16h.
Common Los Angeles to Shanghai conversions
| Los Angeles | Shanghai | Date in Shanghai |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 16:00 | Tuesday, November 10, 2026 |
| 06:00 | 22:00 | Tuesday, November 10, 2026 |
| 08:00 | 00:00 | Wednesday, November 11, 2026 |
| 09:00 | 01:00 | Wednesday, November 11, 2026 |
| 10:00 | 02:00 | Wednesday, November 11, 2026 |
| 12:00 | 04:00 | Wednesday, November 11, 2026 |
| 14:00 | 06:00 | Wednesday, November 11, 2026 |
| 15:00 | 07:00 | Wednesday, November 11, 2026 |
| 17:00 | 09:00 | Wednesday, November 11, 2026 |
| 18:00 | 10:00 | Wednesday, November 11, 2026 |
| 20:00 | 12:00 | Wednesday, November 11, 2026 |
| 21:00 | 13:00 | Wednesday, November 11, 2026 |
Why people convert Los Angeles time to Shanghai time
Shanghai runs +16h relative to Los Angeles. Anyone coordinating calls, deliveries, flights or deadlines between United States and China needs that gap at a glance — and it can shift when either side switches to daylight saving time.
- Remote team meetings
- Client calls across borders
- Flight and travel planning
- Deadline coordination
Daylight saving impact
- Los Angeles
- GMT-08:00 · Standard time
- Shanghai
- GMT+08:00 · No DST
- Current difference
- +16h
Los Angeles – Shanghai time questions
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Shanghai?
Shanghai is currently +16h compared to Los Angeles. When it is 04:19 in Los Angeles, it is 20:19 in Shanghai.
What time is 9am in Los Angeles in Shanghai?
9:00 in Los Angeles is 01:00 in Shanghai today (Wednesday, November 11, 2026).
Does daylight saving time affect Los Angeles–Shanghai conversion?
Los Angeles observes daylight saving time and Shanghai does not observe it. That means the gap between the two cities shifts by an hour at certain points in the year — this converter always uses the live IANA rules, so results stay correct.
What is the best time for a meeting between Los Angeles and Shanghai?
Look for a slot where both cities fall inside 9:00–17:00 local time. Use the conversion table below or the meeting planner to find the overlap window.