Does Los Angeles observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Los Angeles is on PDT (UTC-7) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Nov 1, to PST (UTC-8).

Does Shanghai observe daylight saving time?

No. Shanghai stays on CST (UTC+8) all year, so its clocks don't change.

What time is it in Shanghai when it's 9 AM in Los Angeles?

12:00 AM in Shanghai, the next day (Sun, Oct 18, when it's Sat, Oct 17 in Los Angeles).

Los Angeles to Shanghai Meeting Planner

Shanghai is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles right now. Their working days don't overlap today.

Los Angeles · United States

6:01 AM

Sat, Oct 17 · PDT · summer time

Shanghai · China

9:01 PM

Sat, Oct 17 · CST

Best Meeting Times Between Los Angeles and Shanghai

No time falls inside working hours (9 AM to 5 PM) in both cities. The closest is 4:00 PM in Los Angeles, which is 7:00 AM in Shanghai; consider splitting into two shorter meetings or shifting someone's hours.

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Los AngelesOrganizerUnited States ·· summer time6:01AMnow
ShanghaiChina ·9:01PMnow

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Date in Los Angeles

Working hours, everywhere

Best times to meet

Saturday, October 17, 2026, in Los Angeles time.

4:00PMBest · GoodWorking hours in Los Angeles (16:00); just outside working hours in Shanghai (07:00, next day).
6:00PMOption 2 · GoodWorking hours in Shanghai (09:00, next day); just outside working hours in Los Angeles (18:00).
7:00PMOption 3 · GoodWorking hours in Shanghai (10:00, next day); just outside working hours in Los Angeles (19:00).

The whole day

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Each column is a one-hour slot of the first place's day. The Fit row grades how well the slot suits everyone; each row shows the local time and whether it's working hours there.
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Los AngelesPDT
ShanghaiUTC+8
UTC	07	08	09	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22	23	00	01	02	03	04	05	06

Working hours (09–17)Just outside (07–09, 17–20)Late evening (20–23)NightFit: optimal, good, possible, poor

Your meeting

Los Angeles4:00 PM PDTSat, Oct 17
Shanghai7:00 AM UTC+8Sun, Oct 18
UTC2026-10-17 23:00 UTC

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Time difference between Los Angeles and Shanghai

Shanghai is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles right now: Shanghai is on CST (UTC+8) and Los Angeles on PDT (UTC-7). That changes on Sun, Nov 1, when clocks go back in Los Angeles: then Shanghai is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles.

Time difference between Los Angeles and Shanghai over the next 12 months
From	Difference	Why
Now	Shanghai 15 hours ahead	—
Sun, Nov 1	Shanghai 16 hours ahead	Clocks go back in Los Angeles
Sun, Mar 14, 2027	Shanghai 15 hours ahead	Clocks go forward in Los Angeles

Los Angeles is on Pacific Standard Time. Shanghai is on China Standard Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: Los Angeles & Shanghai Scheduling

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Shanghai?: Shanghai is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles right now: Shanghai is on CST (UTC+8) and Los Angeles on PDT (UTC-7). That changes on Sun, Nov 1, when clocks go back in Los Angeles: then Shanghai is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Los Angeles and Shanghai?: No time falls inside working hours (9 AM to 5 PM) in both cities. The closest is 4:00 PM in Los Angeles, which is 7:00 AM in Shanghai; consider splitting into two shorter meetings or shifting someone's hours.
Does Los Angeles observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Los Angeles is on PDT (UTC-7) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Nov 1, to PST (UTC-8).
Does Shanghai observe daylight saving time?: No. Shanghai stays on CST (UTC+8) all year, so its clocks don't change.
What time is it in Shanghai when it's 9 AM in Los Angeles?: 12:00 AM in Shanghai, the next day (Sun, Oct 18, when it's Sat, Oct 17 in Los Angeles).

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