Manhattan to Los Angeles time converter
Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Manhattan. When it is 9:00 AM in Manhattan, it is 6:00 AM in Los Angeles.
Manhattan EDT
Monday, October 19, 2026
Los Angeles PDT
Monday, October 19, 2026
6:53 PM in Manhattan, Monday, October 19, 2026
Manhattan to Los Angeles conversion table
Every hour of today in Manhattan and the matching time in Los Angeles. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Manhattan | Los Angeles |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 PM−1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 10:00 PM−1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
Best time to call or meet
Both sides are at work from 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Manhattan (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM in Los Angeles).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Manhattan and Los Angeles switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 19, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -3h
- Nov 1, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -2h
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -3h
- Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 14, 2027: -4h
- Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 19, 2027: -3h
Distance
Manhattan and Los Angeles are 3,939 km (2,448 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Manhattan and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Manhattan.
What time is it in Los Angeles when it is 9 AM in Manhattan?
When it is 9:00 AM in Manhattan, it is 6:00 AM in Los Angeles.
When is the best time to call Los Angeles from Manhattan?
Both sides are at work from 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Manhattan (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM in Los Angeles).
Does the time difference between Manhattan and Los Angeles change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.