Shanghai to Los Angeles Time Converter
Live Shanghai–Los Angeles time difference, instant conversion and a full hourly table. Current gap: -16h.
Common Shanghai to Los Angeles conversions
| Shanghai | 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 Shanghai time to Los Angeles time
Los Angeles runs -16h relative to Shanghai. Anyone coordinating calls, deliveries, flights or deadlines between China and United States 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
- Shanghai
- GMT+08:00 · No DST
- Los Angeles
- GMT-08:00 · Standard time
- Current difference
- -16h
Shanghai – Los Angeles time questions
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is currently -16h compared to Shanghai. When it is 19:50 in Shanghai, it is 03:50 in Los Angeles.
What time is 9am in Shanghai in Los Angeles?
9:00 in Shanghai is 17:00 in Los Angeles today (Monday, November 9, 2026).
Does daylight saving time affect Shanghai–Los Angeles conversion?
Shanghai 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 Shanghai 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.