Los Angeles to Punta Cana time converter
Punta Cana is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles. When it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles, it is 12:00 PM in Punta Cana.
Los Angeles PDT
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Punta Cana AST
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
6:38 AM in Los Angeles, Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Los Angeles to Punta Cana conversion table
Every hour of today in Los Angeles and the matching time in Punta Cana. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Los Angeles | Punta Cana |
|---|---|
| 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 Punta Cana).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Los Angeles and Punta Cana 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 Punta Cana are 5,201 km (3,232 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Punta Cana?
Punta Cana is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
What time is it in Punta Cana when it is 9 AM in Los Angeles?
When it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles, it is 12:00 PM in Punta Cana.
When is the best time to call Punta Cana 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 Punta Cana).
Does the time difference between Los Angeles and Punta Cana change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.