United States
China
Los Angeles to Beijing Time Difference
Beijing is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles
Los Angeles vs Beijing — At a Glance
Los Angeles to Beijing — Hour-by-Hour
About Los Angeles and Beijing
Los Angeles (population: 3.9M) is known for Hollywood, the entertainment industry, Silicon Beach tech startups, and Pacific trade. Beijing (population: 21.5M) is known for the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, China's political center, and 2022 Olympics host.
Business Hours Overlap
Beijing is a national capital, so official government hours (typically 9 AM–5 PM) are the primary window for diplomatic and administrative communication with Los Angeles.
Calling Between Cities
With 15 hours between Los Angeles (+1) and Beijing (+86), finding a mutually convenient calling time is tricky. Consider scheduling calls in advance rather than calling spontaneously.
Currency
Los Angeles uses USD while Beijing uses CNY. Check current exchange rates before making payments or transferring funds between the two cities.
Language
Los Angeles primarily speaks English and Spanish, while Beijing speaks Mandarin. For business communication, English is commonly used as a bridge language in international settings.
Use our world clock tool to compare Los Angeles and Beijing visually, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Beijing?
Beijing, China is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles, United States. Los Angeles is in the America/Los Angeles timezone (UTC-7) and Beijing is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone (UTC+8).
When it's noon in Los Angeles, what time is it in Beijing?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Los Angeles, it's 3:00 AM in Beijing.
What is the best time to call Beijing from Los Angeles?
The best time to call Beijing from Los Angeles is during the overlapping business hours. When it's 9 AM in Los Angeles, it's 12:00 AM in Beijing. Aim for late morning to early afternoon in Los Angeles for the best chance of reaching someone during working hours.
What currency does Beijing use?
Beijing, China uses CNY. Los Angeles uses USD. You will need to check the current exchange rate for transactions between the two.
What language is spoken in Beijing?
The primary language in Beijing is Mandarin. English is widely used for international business communication.
How do I dial Beijing from Los Angeles?
To call Beijing from Los Angeles, dial your international access code followed by +86 and the local number. Los Angeles uses country code +1 and Beijing uses +86.
