Time Difference Between Los Angeles and Shanghai
Los Angeles is 15h 0m behind Shanghai. This difference shifts by an hour around daylight saving time changes.
Best time to connect
Standard working hours (9:00 AM–5:00 PM) in Los Angeles fall between 12:00 AM (next day) and 8:00 AM (next day) in Shanghai.
Frequently asked questions
- How many hours is Shanghai ahead of Los Angeles?
- Los Angeles is 15h 0m behind Shanghai. Note that this changes by an hour across daylight saving time transitions.
- Do Los Angeles and Shanghai observe daylight saving time?
- Los Angeles observes daylight saving time, and Shanghai does not observe it. Because of that, the gap is 16h 0m for part of the year and 15h 0m for the rest.