Downtown DC to Los Angeles time converter

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

Downtown DC EDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Los Angeles PDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Downtown DC
District of Columbia, 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)

Downtown DC to Los Angeles conversion table

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

Downtown DCLos 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 Downtown DC (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM in Los Angeles).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Downtown DC 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

Downtown DC and Los Angeles are 3,694 km (2,295 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Downtown DC and Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Downtown DC.

What time is it in Los Angeles when it is 9 AM in Downtown DC?

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

When is the best time to call Los Angeles from Downtown DC?

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

Does the time difference between Downtown DC 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.