Time Difference Between Beijing and Los Angeles
Los Angeles is 15 hours behind Beijing.
China
Beijing
Asia/Shanghai · UTC+8
United States
Los Angeles
America/Los_Angeles · UTC-7
Best Times to Meet
Hours where standard working time (9 AM – 6 PM) overlaps in both Beijing and Los Angeles.
Standard working hours don't overlap between Beijing and Los Angeles. Consider early-morning calls in Beijing or late-evening calls in Los Angeles.
Beijing to Los Angeles — 24-Hour Conversion
Each row shows the equivalent local time in Los Angeles for an hour in Beijing. Working-hours rows (9–18) are highlighted.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Beijing and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles, United States (UTC-7) is 15 hours behind Beijing, China (UTC+8).
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Beijing and Los Angeles?
The best meeting times overlap when both cities are within standard working hours (9 AM – 6 PM). The full hour-by-hour table on this page lists every overlap window.
Does daylight saving time change the difference between Beijing and Los Angeles?
Yes — when one city observes daylight saving time and the other does not, the gap shifts by an hour. The conversion table on this page reflects the current offset, including any active DST.
When it is 9 AM in Beijing, what time is it in Los Angeles?
Use the conversion table on this page — every hour in Beijing is mapped to its equivalent local time in Los Angeles, including day shift markers when the date differs.