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Los Angeles is 15 hours behind Shanghai

Best overlap: 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM in Shanghai is 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM in Los Angeles.

Plan around 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM in Shanghai, which is 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, to catch everyone during office hours. Los Angeles is 15 hours behind Shanghai, so common hours are scarce (about 1 hour). Lock the slot, keep it short, and follow up in writing. Because of the gap, Los Angeles is already on the previous day, so confirm you're both talking about the same calendar date. Seasonal note: Los Angeles uses daylight saving and Shanghai doesn't, so double-check the times in your own months — they can move by an hour.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
What are the best overlapping working hours between Los Angeles and Shanghai?
The best time to meet is between 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, which corresponds to 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM in Shanghai.
How many hours overlap between Los Angeles and Shanghai during a typical workday?
There are about 1 overlapping hour per day.
Does Daylight Saving Time affect the time difference between Los Angeles and Shanghai?
Los Angeles observes Daylight Saving Time, but Shanghai does not. This means the time difference between the two locations will change during the year.

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