Bismarck to Los Angeles time converter

Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Bismarck. When it is 9:00 AM in Bismarck, it is 7:00 AM in Los Angeles.

Bismarck CDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Los Angeles PDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

North Dakota, United States
Tue, Oct 20
CDTUTC-5
California, United States
Tue, Oct 20
PDTUTC-7-2h
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5:58 AM in Bismarck, Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Bismarck to Los Angeles conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Bismarck (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM in Los Angeles).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -2h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -1h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -2h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 14, 2027: -3h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: -2h

Distance

Bismarck and Los Angeles are 2,040 km (1,268 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Bismarck and Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Bismarck.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Bismarck, it is 7:00 AM in Los Angeles.

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

Both sides are at work from 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Bismarck (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM in Los Angeles).

Does the time difference between Bismarck 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.