Central to Los Angeles time converter

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

Central CDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Los Angeles PDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Central
Louisiana, United States
Sun, Oct 18
CDTUTC-5
Los Angeles
California, United States
Sun, Oct 18
PDTUTC-7-2h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Central to Los Angeles conversion table

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

CentralLos 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 Central (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM in Los Angeles).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 18, 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 18, 2027: -2h

Distance

Central and Los Angeles are 2,579 km (1,603 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Central and Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Central.

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

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

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

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

Does the time difference between Central 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.