Los Angeles to Detroit time converter

Detroit is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles. When it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles, it is 12:00 PM in Detroit.

Los Angeles PDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Detroit EDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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

Los Angeles to Detroit conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

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

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026: +3h
  • Oct 31, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +2h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 13, 2027: +3h
  • Mar 13, 2027 – Mar 14, 2027: +4h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: +3h

Distance

Los Angeles and Detroit 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 Los Angeles and Detroit?

Detroit is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles, it is 12:00 PM in Detroit.

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

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

Does the time difference between Los Angeles and Detroit change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.