Los Angeles to Santa Cruz time converter

Santa Cruz is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles. When it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles, it is 12:00 AM (Thu, Oct 22) in Santa Cruz.

Los Angeles PDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Santa Cruz PHT

Thursday, October 22, 2026

Los Angeles
California, United States
Wed, Oct 21
PDTUTC-7
Santa Cruz
Philippines
Thu, Oct 22
PHTUTC+8+15h
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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 PM
1:00 AM4:00 PM
2:00 AM5:00 PM
3:00 AM6:00 PM
4:00 AM7:00 PM
5:00 AM8:00 PM
6:00 AM9:00 PM
7:00 AM10:00 PM
8:00 AM11:00 PM
9:00 AM12:00 AM+1 day
10:00 AM1:00 AM+1 day
11:00 AM2:00 AM+1 day
12:00 PM3:00 AM+1 day
1:00 PM4:00 AM+1 day
2:00 PM5:00 AM+1 day
3:00 PM6:00 AM+1 day
4:00 PM7:00 AM+1 day
5:00 PM8:00 AM+1 day
6:00 PM9:00 AM+1 day
7:00 PM10:00 AM+1 day
8:00 PM11:00 AM+1 day
9:00 PM12:00 PM+1 day
10:00 PM1:00 PM+1 day
11:00 PM2:00 PM+1 day

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Los Angeles (7:00 AM – 9:00 AM in Santa Cruz): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

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: +15h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +16h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: +15h

Distance

Los Angeles and Santa Cruz are 11,740 km (7,295 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 15 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 AM (Thu, Oct 22) in Santa Cruz.

When is the best time to call Santa Cruz from Los Angeles?

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Los Angeles (7:00 AM – 9:00 AM in Santa Cruz): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

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.