Los Angeles to San José time converter

San José is 1 hour ahead of Los Angeles. When it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles, it is 10:00 AM in San José.

Los Angeles PDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

San José CST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Los Angeles
California, United States
Wed, Oct 21
PDTUTC-7
San José
Costa Rica
Wed, Oct 21
CSTUTC-6+1h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Los Angeles to San José conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Los Angeles (10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in San José).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Los Angeles and San José switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +1h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +2h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: +1h

Distance

Los Angeles and San José are 4,228 km (2,627 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and San José?

San José is 1 hour ahead of Los Angeles.

What time is it in San José when it is 9 AM in Los Angeles?

When it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles, it is 10:00 AM in San José.

When is the best time to call San José from Los Angeles?

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Los Angeles (10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in San José).

Does the time difference between Los Angeles and San José change?

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