Time difference between Los Angeles and Beijing
Beijing is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles
Los Angeles, the United States is UTC−8 · Beijing, China is UTC+8 — on standard time
The gap is not the same all year
Every converter gives one number for this pair. That number is right for most of the year and wrong for part of it, because Los Angeles goes forward on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November and Beijing does not change its clocks.
| Los Angeles / Beijing clocks | Difference | How long |
|---|---|---|
| summer / standard | 15 hours ahead | about 34 weeks — most of the year |
| standard / standard | 16 hours ahead | about 18 weeks |
Beijing stays put all year while Los Angeles moves, so a meeting fixed in Beijing's calendar shifts by an hour twice a year at Los Angeles's end.
When they can both be at their desks
Nine-to-five in Los Angeles and nine-to-five in Beijing do not overlap at all. With 15 hours between them, one side is always outside working hours, and the practical question is which side takes the early start or the late finish rather than when to meet.
Los Angeles to Beijing, hour by hour
| Los Angeles | Beijing |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 12:00 AM (next day) |
| 10:00 AM | 1:00 AM (next day) |
| 11:00 AM | 2:00 AM (next day) |
| 12:00 PM | 3:00 AM (next day) |
| 1:00 PM | 4:00 AM (next day) |
| 2:00 PM | 5:00 AM (next day) |
| 3:00 PM | 6:00 AM (next day) |
| 4:00 PM | 7:00 AM (next day) |
| 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM (next day) |
| 6:00 PM | 9:00 AM (next day) |
| 7:00 PM | 10:00 AM (next day) |
| 8:00 PM | 11:00 AM (next day) |
| 9:00 PM | 12:00 PM (next day) |
| 10:00 PM | 1:00 PM (next day) |
| 11:00 PM | 2:00 PM (next day) |
On the usual gap of 15 hours.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Beijing?
Beijing is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles for most of the year. It is not the same all year — there is one other gap, because Los Angeles goes forward on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November and Beijing does not change its clocks.
Is Beijing ahead of Los Angeles?
Yes — Beijing is 15 hours ahead. Los Angeles is UTC−8 and Beijing is UTC+8 on standard time.
What time is 9 AM in Los Angeles in Beijing?
12:00 AM (next day), on the usual gap.
When can Los Angeles and Beijing meet?
Nine-to-five in Los Angeles and nine-to-five in Beijing do not overlap at all. One side has to take the call outside working hours, and with 15 hours between them it is worth deciding in advance which side that is.
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