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
8:24 AM in Los Angeles, Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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 Angeles | Lake Charles |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 12:00 AM+1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 1:00 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.