Los Angeles to North Carolina time converter
North Carolina is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles. When it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles, it is 12:00 PM in North Carolina.
Los Angeles PDT
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
North Carolina EDT
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
1:20 PM in Los Angeles, Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Los Angeles to North Carolina conversion table
Every hour of today in Los Angeles and the matching time in North Carolina. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Los Angeles | North Carolina |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 12:00 AM+1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 1:00 AM+1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 2:00 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 North Carolina).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Los Angeles and North Carolina 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
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and North Carolina?
North Carolina is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
What time is it in North Carolina when it is 9 AM in Los Angeles?
When it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles, it is 12:00 PM in North Carolina.
When is the best time to call North Carolina 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 North Carolina).
Does the time difference between Los Angeles and North Carolina change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.