Beijing to Los Angeles Time Converter
Live Beijing–Los Angeles time difference, instant conversion and a full hourly table. Current gap: -16h.
Common Beijing to Los Angeles conversions
| Beijing | Los Angeles | Date in Los Angeles |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 08:00 | Monday, November 9, 2026 |
| 06:00 | 14:00 | Monday, November 9, 2026 |
| 08:00 | 16:00 | Monday, November 9, 2026 |
| 09:00 | 17:00 | Monday, November 9, 2026 |
| 10:00 | 18:00 | Monday, November 9, 2026 |
| 12:00 | 20:00 | Monday, November 9, 2026 |
| 14:00 | 22:00 | Monday, November 9, 2026 |
| 15:00 | 23:00 | Monday, November 9, 2026 |
| 17:00 | 01:00 | Tuesday, November 10, 2026 |
| 18:00 | 02:00 | Tuesday, November 10, 2026 |
| 20:00 | 04:00 | Tuesday, November 10, 2026 |
| 21:00 | 05:00 | Tuesday, November 10, 2026 |
Why people convert Beijing time to Los Angeles time
Beijing leads Los Angeles by 16 hours (PST) or 15 hours (PDT). China-US West Coast tech and entertainment industries are tightly linked, so understanding this gap is essential for cross-Pacific collaboration.
- China-US tech collaboration
- Hollywood & Chinese film
- China-US trade & investment
- Student & family calls
Daylight saving impact
- Beijing
- GMT+08:00 · No DST
- Los Angeles
- GMT-08:00 · Standard time
- Current difference
- -16h
Beijing – Los Angeles time questions
What is the time difference between Beijing and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is currently -16h compared to Beijing. When it is 19:55 in Beijing, it is 03:55 in Los Angeles.
What time is 9am in Beijing in Los Angeles?
9:00 in Beijing is 17:00 in Los Angeles today (Monday, November 9, 2026).
Does daylight saving time affect Beijing–Los Angeles conversion?
Beijing does not observe daylight saving time and Los Angeles observes 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 Beijing and Los Angeles?
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.