Christchurch to Los Angeles time converter

Los Angeles is 20 hours behind Christchurch. When it is 9:00 AM in Christchurch, it is 1:00 PM (Fri, Oct 16) in Los Angeles.

Christchurch NZDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Los Angeles PDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Christchurch
New Zealand
Sat, Oct 17
NZDTUTC+13
Los Angeles
California, United States
Fri, Oct 16
PDTUTC-7-20h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Christchurch to Los Angeles conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM in Christchurch (1:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Los Angeles).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 17, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -20h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -21h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Apr 4, 2027: -20h
  • Apr 4, 2027 – Sep 26, 2027: -19h
  • Sep 26, 2027 – Oct 17, 2027: -20h

Distance

Christchurch and Los Angeles are 11,106 km (6,901 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Christchurch and Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is 20 hours behind Christchurch.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Christchurch, it is 1:00 PM (Fri, Oct 16) in Los Angeles.

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

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM in Christchurch (1:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Los Angeles).

Does the time difference between Christchurch 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.