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Time Difference: Los Angeles to Shenzhen

🇺🇸Los AngelesUTC-8
vs
🇨🇳ShenzhenUTC+8
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Los Angeles, US
Thu, May 28
🇨🇳
Shenzhen, China
Fri, May 29

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Time Difference
15 hours
Shenzhen is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles
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Los Angeles vs Shenzhen timezone guide

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

Best meeting times between Los Angeles and Shenzhen

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Los Angeles and Shenzhen 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

Los AngelesShenzhenStatus
6am9pmLos Angeles early, Shenzhen evening
7am10pmLos Angeles early, Shenzhen late evening
8am11pmLos Angeles early, Shenzhen late evening
9am12amLos Angeles working hours, Shenzhen asleep
10am1amLos Angeles working hours, Shenzhen asleep
11am2amLos Angeles working hours, Shenzhen asleep
12pm3amLos Angeles working hours, Shenzhen asleep
1pm4amLos Angeles working hours, Shenzhen asleep
2pm5amLos Angeles working hours, Shenzhen asleep
3pm6amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
4pm7amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
5pm8amLos Angeles evening, Shenzhen early
6pm9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7pm10amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8pm11amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm12pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm1pmLos Angeles late evening, Shenzhen working hours

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 Los Angeles and Shenzhen

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

  • Dec 31 → Mar 8Los Angeles is 16 hours behind Shenzhen
  • Mar 8 → Nov 1Los Angeles is 15 hours behind Shenzhen
  • Nov 1 → Dec 31Los Angeles is 16 hours behind Shenzhen

Distance between Los Angeles and Shenzhen

Great-circle distance
11,639 km
Direct flight time
~14h 42m

Los Angeles and Shenzhen are 11,639 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~14h 42m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Shenzhen?
The current time difference is 15 hours. Los Angeles is currently 15 hours behind Shenzhen.
Is Los Angeles ahead of Shenzhen?
No. Los Angeles is currently 15 hours behind Shenzhen.
What time is it in Shenzhen when it's 9 AM in Los Angeles?
When it's 9 AM in Los Angeles, it's 12am in Shenzhen.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Los Angeles and Shenzhen?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Los Angeles and Shenzhen 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 Los Angeles and Shenzhen observe daylight saving time?
Los Angeles observes daylight saving time, but Shenzhen does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are Los Angeles and Shenzhen?
Los Angeles and Shenzhen are 11,639 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 14 hours 42 minutes.