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Best time to call Shanghai from Los Angeles

Calling someone in Shanghai from Los Angeles? Here's the time in both cities right now and the hours when you're both likely to be up. The difference changes when clocks change, so everything below is worked out live from your clock.

Questions

What's the time difference between Los Angeles and Shanghai?

It depends on the date. Los Angeles changes its clocks for daylight saving time and Shanghai doesn't, so the difference shifts by an hour when clocks change. The live clock at the top of this page always shows the current difference.

When is the best time to call Shanghai from Los Angeles?

Aim for the hours when you're both between 8 AM and 10 PM. For most of the year, the shared window falls in the evening in Los Angeles, which is the morning and afternoon in Shanghai. Every day of the year, 5 PM to 10 PM in Los Angeles is a safe bet.

How can I tell if someone in Shanghai is awake?

Orbit shows the people you love in the colour of their sky, so you can see at a glance who's awake in Shanghai, Los Angeles or anywhere else. It tells you the next time you're both awake, and you can leave a ping they'll see when they wake. It's free, with no ads and no tracking.

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