Los Angeles to South Carolina time converter
South Carolina is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles. When it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles, it is 12:00 PM in South Carolina.
Los Angeles PDT
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
South Carolina EDT
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
3:35 PM in Los Angeles, Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Los Angeles to South Carolina conversion table
Every hour of today in Los Angeles and the matching time in South Carolina. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Los Angeles | South Carolina |
|---|---|
| 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 South Carolina).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Los Angeles and South Carolina switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 21, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026: +3h
- Oct 31, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +2h
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 13, 2027: +3h
- Mar 13, 2027 – Mar 14, 2027: +4h
- Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: +3h
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and South Carolina?
South Carolina is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
What time is it in South Carolina when it is 9 AM in Los Angeles?
When it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles, it is 12:00 PM in South Carolina.
When is the best time to call South Carolina 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 South Carolina).
Does the time difference between Los Angeles and South Carolina change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.