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Frequently Asked Questions
Los Angeles is in the PDT timezone (UTC-7) and Shanghai is in the CST timezone (UTC+8). The time difference between them is 15 hours.
Use the timeline above to find overlapping business hours between Los Angeles and Shanghai. The "Best time to meet" card highlights the window where both cities are within working hours (9 AM – 6 PM local time).
Los Angeles observes Daylight Saving Time, while Shanghai does not. When DST is active in Los Angeles, the time difference changes by 1 hour.
Click the pencil icon next to the Los Angeles clock and type any time. The Shanghai clock will update instantly, showing the exact corresponding time. You can also pick a date to account for DST changes.