Bethesda to Los Angeles time converter

Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Bethesda. When it is 9:00 AM in Bethesda, it is 6:00 AM in Los Angeles.

Bethesda EDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Los Angeles PDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Maryland, United States
Wed, Oct 21
EDTUTC-4
California, United States
Wed, Oct 21
PDTUTC-7-3h
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6:36 AM in Bethesda, Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Bethesda to Los Angeles conversion table

Every hour of today in Bethesda and the matching time in Los Angeles. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

BethesdaLos Angeles
12:00 AM9:00 PM−1 day
1:00 AM10:00 PM−1 day
2:00 AM11:00 PM−1 day
3:00 AM12:00 AM
4:00 AM1:00 AM
5:00 AM2:00 AM
6:00 AM3:00 AM
7:00 AM4:00 AM
8:00 AM5:00 AM
9:00 AM6:00 AM
10:00 AM7:00 AM
11:00 AM8:00 AM
12:00 PM9:00 AM
1:00 PM10:00 AM
2:00 PM11:00 AM
3:00 PM12:00 PM
4:00 PM1:00 PM
5:00 PM2:00 PM
6:00 PM3:00 PM
7:00 PM4:00 PM
8:00 PM5:00 PM
9:00 PM6:00 PM
10:00 PM7:00 PM
11:00 PM8:00 PM

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Bethesda (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM in Los Angeles).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Bethesda and Los Angeles switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -3h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -2h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -3h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 14, 2027: -4h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: -3h

Distance

Bethesda and Los Angeles are 3,686 km (2,290 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Bethesda and Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Bethesda.

What time is it in Los Angeles when it is 9 AM in Bethesda?

When it is 9:00 AM in Bethesda, it is 6:00 AM in Los Angeles.

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

Both sides are at work from 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Bethesda (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM in Los Angeles).

Does the time difference between Bethesda and Los Angeles change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.