Detroit to Los Angeles time converter

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

Detroit EDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Los Angeles PDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Detroit
Michigan, United States
Wed, Oct 21
EDTUTC-4
Los Angeles
California, United States
Wed, Oct 21
PDTUTC-7-3h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Detroit to Los Angeles conversion table

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

DetroitLos 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 Detroit (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM in Los Angeles).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Detroit 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

Detroit and Los Angeles are 3,185 km (1,979 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Detroit and Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Detroit.

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

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

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

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

Does the time difference between Detroit 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.