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Time Difference: Beijing to Los Angeles

🇨🇳BeijingUTC+8
vs
🇺🇸Los AngelesUTC-8
🇨🇳
Beijing, China
Fri, Jun 5
🇺🇸
Los Angeles, US
Fri, Jun 5

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Time Difference
15 hours
Los Angeles is 15 hours behind Beijing
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Beijing vs Los Angeles timezone guide

Beijing (China) uses the Asia/Shanghai timezone at UTC+8, while Los Angeles (US) uses America/Los_Angeles at UTC-8. This means Los Angeles is 16 hours behind Beijing (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Beijing and Los Angeles

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Beijing and Los Angeles do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start early or stay late — see the hour-by-hour planner below for the least disruptive options.

Hour-by-hour planner

BeijingLos AngelesStatus
6am3pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7am4pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8am5pmBeijing early, Los Angeles evening
9am6pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10am7pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
11am8pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
12pm9pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
1pm10pmBeijing working hours, Los Angeles late evening
2pm11pmBeijing working hours, Los Angeles late evening
3pm12amBeijing working hours, Los Angeles asleep
4pm1amBeijing working hours, Los Angeles asleep
5pm2amBeijing evening, Los Angeles asleep
6pm3amBeijing evening, Los Angeles asleep
7pm4amBeijing evening, Los Angeles asleep
8pm5amBeijing evening, Los Angeles asleep
9pm6amBeijing evening, Los Angeles early
10pm7amBeijing late evening, Los Angeles early

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between Beijing and Los Angeles

Los Angeles observes daylight saving time, but Beijing does not. That means the difference between the two cities changes seasonally — by one hour, around Los Angeles's transition dates.

  • Jan 1 → Mar 8Beijing is 16 hours ahead Los Angeles
  • Mar 8 → Nov 1Beijing is 15 hours ahead Los Angeles
  • Nov 1 → Jan 1Beijing is 16 hours ahead Los Angeles

Distance between Beijing and Los Angeles

Great-circle distance
10,062 km
Direct flight time
~12h 50m

Beijing and Los Angeles are 10,062 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~12h 50m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Beijing and Los Angeles?
The current time difference is 15 hours. Beijing is currently 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Is Beijing ahead of Los Angeles?
Yes. Beijing is currently 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
What time is it in Los Angeles when it's 9 AM in Beijing?
When it's 9 AM in Beijing, it's 6pm in Los Angeles.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Beijing and Los Angeles?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Beijing and Los Angeles do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start before 9 AM or work past 5 PM — see the planner above for the least disruptive options.
Do Beijing and Los Angeles observe daylight saving time?
Los Angeles observes daylight saving time, but Beijing does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are Beijing and Los Angeles?
Beijing and Los Angeles are 10,062 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 12 hours 50 minutes.