Charleston to Los Angeles time converter

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

Charleston EDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Los Angeles PDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Charleston
South Carolina, United States
Tue, Oct 20
EDTUTC-4
Los Angeles
California, United States
Tue, Oct 20
PDTUTC-7-3h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Charleston to Los Angeles conversion table

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

CharlestonLos 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 Charleston (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM in Los Angeles).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 20, 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 20, 2027: -3h

Distance

Charleston and Los Angeles are 3,538 km (2,198 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Charleston and Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Charleston.

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

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

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

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

Does the time difference between Charleston 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.