Lake Charles to Los Angeles time converter

Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Lake Charles. When it is 9:00 AM in Lake Charles, it is 7:00 AM in Los Angeles.

Lake Charles CDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Los Angeles PDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Lake Charles
Louisiana, United States
Wed, Oct 21
CDTUTC-5
Los Angeles
California, United States
Wed, Oct 21
PDTUTC-7-2h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Lake Charles to Los Angeles conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Lake Charles (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM in Los Angeles).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -2h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -1h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -2h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 14, 2027: -3h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: -2h

Distance

Lake Charles and Los Angeles are 2,390 km (1,485 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Lake Charles and Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Lake Charles.

What time is it in Los Angeles when it is 9 AM in Lake Charles?

When it is 9:00 AM in Lake Charles, it is 7:00 AM in Los Angeles.

When is the best time to call Los Angeles from Lake Charles?

Both sides are at work from 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Lake Charles (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM in Los Angeles).

Does the time difference between Lake Charles 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.