Los Angeles → Shanghai: Time Difference
Shanghai is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
How the difference works
Los Angeles uses America/Los_Angeles (UTC-8 standard time) and Shanghai 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 Shanghai does not, so the difference shifts by one hour twice a year.
Distance: about 10,434 km (6,484 mi) great-circle distance.
Los Angeles → Shanghai, hour by hour
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Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Shanghai?
In standard time, Shanghai is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Los Angeles observes daylight saving time while Shanghai 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 Shanghai?
In standard time it is 01:00 the next day in Shanghai. 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 Shanghai from Los Angeles?
About 10,434 km (6,484 miles) as the crow flies, computed from city-center coordinates.
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