PST to BJT Time Converter

Convert Pacific Standard Time (PST) to China Standard Time (BJT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 15 hours ahead.

Los Angeles · Pacific Standard Time
09:07:07
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
PDT · UTC-07:00
Beijing · China Standard Time
00:07:07
Thursday, May 14, 2026
GMT+8 · UTC+08:00

Convert a specific time

From: PST (Los Angeles)
To: BJT (Beijing)
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Daylight Saving status right now

PST (Pacific Standard Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-07:00 → UTC-08:00
BJT (China Standard Time)
Observes DST
No

Heads up: PST observes DST while BJT does not. The 15-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when PST starts or ends DST.

When can PST and BJT meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Los Angeles (PST). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
No overlap during strict 9-5 working hours; some flexibility needed.
If both sides are willing to extend to 8am-7pm, the available window is 17:00–18:00 PST (08:00–09:00 BJT).

Hour-by-hour PST to BJT conversion table

PST time (Los Angeles)BJT time (Beijing)Status
00:00 Wed15:00 WedBJT working
01:00 Wed16:00 WedBJT working
02:00 Wed17:00 WedOff-hours both sides
03:00 Wed18:00 WedOff-hours both sides
04:00 Wed19:00 WedOff-hours both sides
05:00 Wed20:00 WedOff-hours both sides
06:00 Wed21:00 WedOff-hours both sides
07:00 Wed22:00 WedOff-hours both sides
08:00 Wed23:00 WedOff-hours both sides
09:00 Wed00:00 ThuPST working
10:00 Wed01:00 ThuPST working
11:00 Wed02:00 ThuPST working
12:00 Wed03:00 ThuPST working
13:00 Wed04:00 ThuPST working
14:00 Wed05:00 ThuPST working
15:00 Wed06:00 ThuPST working
16:00 Wed07:00 ThuPST working
17:00 Wed08:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
18:00 Wed09:00 ThuBJT working
19:00 Wed10:00 ThuBJT working
20:00 Wed11:00 ThuBJT working
21:00 Wed12:00 ThuBJT working
22:00 Wed13:00 ThuBJT working
23:00 Wed14:00 ThuBJT working

Times computed for today in each zone using the IANA time zone database. The conversion accounts for daylight saving time wherever applicable.

About these time zones

Pacific Standard Time (PST)
IANA identifier
America/Los_Angeles
Current UTC offset
UTC-07:00
Current abbreviation
PDT
Major cities in this zone
Los AngelesSan FranciscoSeattlePortlandSan Diego
China Standard Time (BJT)
IANA identifier
Asia/Shanghai
Current UTC offset
UTC+08:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+8
Major cities in this zone
ShanghaiBeijingShenzhenGuangzhou

Sun today in Los Angeles and Shanghai

Los Angeles
Sunrise
05:54
Sunset
19:47
Solar noon
12:50
Daylight
13h 52m
Shanghai
Sunrise
05:00
Sunset
18:42
Solar noon
11:51
Daylight
13h 42m

Related converters

BJT to PST (reverse)PST to ESTPST to GMTPST to UTCPST to CETPST to ISTEST to BJTGMT to BJTUTC to BJTCET to BJTIST to BJT
Looking for local time? See time in Los Angeles or time in Shanghai.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between PST and BJT right now?+
BJT (China Standard Time) is currently 15 hours ahead PST (Pacific Standard Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does PST or BJT observe daylight saving time?+
PST: observes daylight saving time. BJT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between PST and BJT?+
Standard 9-5 hours do not overlap. Extending to 8am-7pm gives a window of 17:00–18:00 PST (08:00–09:00 BJT).
What time is it in Beijing when it is 12:00 noon in Los Angeles?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in Los Angeles (PST), it is 03:00 Thu in Beijing (BJT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for PST and BJT?+
PST maps to "America/Los_Angeles" in the IANA database. BJT maps to "Asia/Shanghai". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Los Angeles ahead of or behind Beijing?+
Whether Los Angeles (PST) is ahead of or behind Beijing (BJT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now BJT is 15 hours ahead PST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for PST and BJT?+
PST is UTC-07:00 (PDT) and BJT is UTC+08:00 (GMT+8). Both offsets shift by one hour when the corresponding region enters or exits daylight saving time, so the live values on this page are the source of truth.
Can I schedule meetings during business hours for both PST and BJT?+
Not during a strict 9am-5pm window. If both sides flex to 8am-7pm, the available meeting window between PST and BJT is 17:00–18:00 PST.