Charlotte to Los Angeles time converter
Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Charlotte. When it is 9:00 AM in Charlotte, it is 6:00 AM in Los Angeles.
Charlotte EDT
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Los Angeles PDT
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
1:50 AM in Charlotte, Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Charlotte to Los Angeles conversion table
Every hour of today in Charlotte and the matching time in Los Angeles. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Charlotte | Los Angeles |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 PM−1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 10:00 PM−1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
Best time to call or meet
Both sides are at work from 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Charlotte (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM in Los Angeles).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Charlotte 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
Charlotte and Los Angeles are 3,404 km (2,115 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Charlotte and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Charlotte.
What time is it in Los Angeles when it is 9 AM in Charlotte?
When it is 9:00 AM in Charlotte, it is 6:00 AM in Los Angeles.
When is the best time to call Los Angeles from Charlotte?
Both sides are at work from 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Charlotte (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM in Los Angeles).
Does the time difference between Charlotte 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.