Los Angeles to Santa Cruz time converter

Santa Cruz is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles. When it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles, it is 12:00 PM in Santa Cruz.

Los Angeles PDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Santa Cruz AST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Los Angeles
California, United States
Wed, Oct 21
PDTUTC-7
Santa Cruz
Aruba
Wed, Oct 21
ASTUTC-4+3h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Los Angeles to Santa Cruz conversion table

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

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

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +3h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +4h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: +3h

Distance

Los Angeles and Santa Cruz are 5,417 km (3,366 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Santa Cruz?

Santa Cruz is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.

What time is it in Santa Cruz when it is 9 AM in Los Angeles?

When it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles, it is 12:00 PM in Santa Cruz.

When is the best time to call Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz).

Does the time difference between Los Angeles and Santa Cruz change?

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