Shanghai → Los Angeles: Time Difference
Los Angeles is 15 hours behind Shanghai.
How the difference works
Shanghai uses Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8 standard time) and Los Angeles uses America/Los_Angeles (UTC-8 standard time) — a standard-time gap of 16 hours behind Shanghai. 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.
Shanghai → Los Angeles, hour by hour
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Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Los Angeles?
In standard time, Los Angeles is 16 hours behind Shanghai. 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 Shanghai, what time is it in Los Angeles?
In standard time it is 17:00 the previous day in Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles from Shanghai?
About 10,434 km (6,484 miles) as the crow flies, computed from city-center coordinates.