Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. time converter

Washington, D.C. is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles. When it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles, it is 12:00 PM in Washington, D.C..

Los Angeles PDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Washington, D.C. EDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Los Angeles
California, United States
Tue, Oct 20
PDTUTC-7
Washington, D.C.
District of Columbia, United States
Tue, Oct 20
EDTUTC-4+3h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. conversion table

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

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.
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 Washington, D.C.).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 20, 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 20, 2027: +3h

Distance

Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. are 3,692 km (2,294 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Washington, D.C.?

Washington, D.C. is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.

What time is it in Washington, D.C. when it is 9 AM in Los Angeles?

When it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles, it is 12:00 PM in Washington, D.C..

When is the best time to call Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.).

Does the time difference between Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. change?

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