Los Angeles to Puerto Plata time converter
Puerto Plata is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles. When it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles, it is 12:00 PM in Puerto Plata.
Los Angeles PDT
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Puerto Plata AST
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
4:29 PM in Los Angeles, Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Los Angeles to Puerto Plata conversion table
Every hour of today in Los Angeles and the matching time in Puerto Plata. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Los Angeles | Puerto Plata |
|---|---|
| 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 Puerto Plata).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Los Angeles and Puerto Plata switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 20, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +3h
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +4h
- Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: +3h
Distance
Los Angeles and Puerto Plata are 4,926 km (3,061 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Puerto Plata?
Puerto Plata is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
What time is it in Puerto Plata when it is 9 AM in Los Angeles?
When it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles, it is 12:00 PM in Puerto Plata.
When is the best time to call Puerto Plata 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 Puerto Plata).
Does the time difference between Los Angeles and Puerto Plata change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.