Basic Time Difference Information

Los Angeles is located in the Pacific Time Zone (PST/PDT), while Beijing is in China Standard Time (CST). The basic time differences are as follows:

  • Standard Time: Beijing is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles
  • During Daylight Saving Time: Beijing is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles

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Daylight Saving Time Impact

The United States implements daylight saving time, which causes time difference changes:

  • Daylight Saving Time begins: Second Sunday of March each year
  • Daylight Saving Time ends: First Sunday of November each year

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Best Communication Times

Considering the working hours of both places, the best communication time periods are:

  • Beijing 9 AM = Los Angeles 5 PM the previous day
  • Beijing 4 PM = Los Angeles 12 PM

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Practical Time Planning Tips

To better arrange cross-timezone activities, it is recommended to:

  • Use online timezone conversion tools
  • Display both local times in your calendar
  • Confirm specific times 24 hours in advance

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Frequently Asked Questions

Here are answers to some common questions:

  • How to quickly calculate time differences?
  • How to avoid confusion caused by daylight saving time?
  • How to handle cross-date time arrangements?

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