Columbus to Los Angeles time converter

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

Columbus EDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Los Angeles PDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Ohio, United States
Fri, Oct 16
EDTUTC-4
California, United States
Fri, Oct 16
PDTUTC-7-3h
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3:15 PM in Columbus, Friday, October 16, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Columbus to Los Angeles conversion table

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

ColumbusLos 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 Columbus (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM in Los Angeles).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 16, 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 16, 2027: -3h

Distance

Columbus and Los Angeles are 3,176 km (1,973 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Columbus and Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Columbus.

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

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

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

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

Does the time difference between Columbus 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.