Los Angeles ↔ Beijing — Live Clock
Los Angeles is 15 hours behind
Quick time conversions: Los Angeles → Beijing
Common reference points to help you plan across the time difference.
A 7:00 PM start in Los Angeles means 10:00 AM for your contact in Beijing.(+1 day)
If I call at 11:00 AM from Los Angeles, what time is it in Beijing?—2:00 AM(+1 day)
4:00 PMin Los Angeles→7:00 AMin Beijing(+1 day)
When it's 3:00 PM in Los Angeles, the time in Beijing is 6:00 AM.(+1 day)
12:00 PMin Los Angeles→3:00 AMin Beijing(+1 day)
Los Angeles ↔ Beijing
No overlap — one side will join outside working hours· Showing afternoon hours (12:00–20:00)
Los Angeles
Beijing
Working hours: 09:00–17:00 local. Green = both working. Purple = one side only.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours difference between Los Angeles and Beijing?
The time difference between Los Angeles and Beijing is 15 hours. Los Angeles observes America/Los_Angeles while Beijing observes Asia/Shanghai.
Can I schedule a meeting during business hours for both Los Angeles and Beijing?
Los Angeles and Beijing don't share standard business hours. Async tools or flexible scheduling are the practical approach.
Will DST change the time gap between Los Angeles and Beijing?
You can plan confidently — no DST shifts are due for either location this week, so the 15 hours gap won't change.
12:00 PM in Los Angeles is what time in Beijing?
At midday in Los Angeles, clocks in Beijing show 3:00 AM.
What tools help schedule across Los Angeles and Beijing?
Simply drag the slider to your Los Angeles time — Beijing and all other locations update in real time. Accuracy is to the minute, DST-aware.
What local holidays should I watch out for in Los Angeles?
Yes — Los Angeles has an upcoming public holiday: Independence Day on July 3. Check the holiday panel above before confirming meetings.
How do Los Angeles and Beijing relate to UTC?
America/Los_Angeles covers Los Angeles; Asia/Shanghai covers Beijing. This gives a 15 hours difference.
If I send an email at 5:00 PM Los Angeles time, when does my contact in Beijing receive it?
5 PM Los Angeles → 8:00 AM Beijing. Your Beijing contact won't see it until their workday begins.