Los Angeles to Lake Charles time converter

Lake Charles is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles. When it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles, it is 11:00 AM in Lake Charles.

Los Angeles PDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Lake Charles CDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

California, United States
Wed, Oct 21
PDTUTC-7
Louisiana, United States
Wed, Oct 21
CDTUTC-5+2h
Finding your time zone…

8:24 AM in Los Angeles, Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Los Angeles to Lake Charles conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

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

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Los Angeles and Lake Charles 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

Los Angeles and Lake Charles 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 Los Angeles and Lake Charles?

Lake Charles is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles, it is 11:00 AM in Lake Charles.

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

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

Does the time difference between Los Angeles and Lake Charles change?

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