New York to Los Angeles time converter

Los Angeles is 3 hours behind New York. When it is 9:00 AM in New York, it is 6:00 AM in Los Angeles.

New York EDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Los Angeles PDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

United States
Fri, Oct 16
EDTUTC-4
California, United States
Fri, Oct 16
PDTUTC-7-3h
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1:06 PM in New York, Friday, October 16, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

New York to Los Angeles conversion table

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

New YorkLos Angeles
12:00 AM9:00 PM−1 day
1:00 AM10:00 PM−1 day
2:00 AM11:00 PM−1 day
3:00 AM12:00 AM
4:00 AM1:00 AM
5:00 AM2:00 AM
6:00 AM3:00 AM
7:00 AM4:00 AM
8:00 AM5:00 AM
9:00 AM6:00 AM
10:00 AM7:00 AM
11:00 AM8:00 AM
12:00 PM9:00 AM
1:00 PM10:00 AM
2:00 PM11:00 AM
3:00 PM12:00 PM
4:00 PM1:00 PM
5:00 PM2:00 PM
6:00 PM3:00 PM
7:00 PM4:00 PM
8:00 PM5:00 PM
9:00 PM6:00 PM
10:00 PM7:00 PM
11:00 PM8:00 PM

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM in New York (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM in Los Angeles).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 16, 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 16, 2027: -3h

Distance

New York and Los Angeles are 3,936 km (2,446 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between New York and Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is 3 hours behind New York.

What time is it in Los Angeles when it is 9 AM in New York?

When it is 9:00 AM in New York, it is 6:00 AM in Los Angeles.

When is the best time to call Los Angeles from New York?

Both sides are at work from 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM in New York (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM in Los Angeles).

Does the time difference between New York 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.