Indianapolis to Los Angeles time converter

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

Indianapolis EDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Los Angeles PDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Indiana, United States
Fri, Oct 16
EDTUTC-4
California, United States
Fri, Oct 16
PDTUTC-7-3h
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3:19 PM in Indianapolis, Friday, October 16, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Indianapolis to Los Angeles conversion table

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

IndianapolisLos 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 Indianapolis (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM in Los Angeles).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Indianapolis 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

Indianapolis and Los Angeles are 2,906 km (1,806 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Indianapolis and Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Indianapolis.

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

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

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

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

Does the time difference between Indianapolis 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.