Los Angeles → Beijing: Time Difference
Beijing is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
How the difference works
Los Angeles uses America/Los_Angeles (UTC-8 standard time) and Beijing uses Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8 standard time) — a standard-time gap of 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Los Angeles observes daylight saving time while Beijing does not, so the difference shifts by one hour twice a year.
Distance: about 10,062 km (6,252 mi) great-circle distance.
Los Angeles → Beijing, hour by hour
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Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Beijing?
In standard time, Beijing is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Los Angeles observes daylight saving time while Beijing does not, so the difference shifts by one hour twice a year.
When it is 9:00 in Los Angeles, what time is it in Beijing?
In standard time it is 01:00 the next day in Beijing. During daylight saving periods the answer can move by an hour — the live table on this page always reflects today's rules.
How far is Beijing from Los Angeles?
About 10,062 km (6,252 miles) as the crow flies, computed from city-center coordinates.
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