Puerto Plata to Los Angeles time converter

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

Puerto Plata AST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Los Angeles PDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Dominican Republic
Tue, Oct 20
ASTUTC-4
California, United States
Tue, Oct 20
PDTUTC-7-3h
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8:40 PM in Puerto Plata, Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Puerto Plata to Los Angeles conversion table

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

Puerto PlataLos 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 Puerto Plata (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM in Los Angeles).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -3h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -4h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: -3h

Distance

Puerto Plata and Los Angeles are 4,926 km (3,061 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Puerto Plata and Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Puerto Plata.

What time is it in Los Angeles when it is 9 AM in Puerto Plata?

When it is 9:00 AM in Puerto Plata, it is 6:00 AM in Los Angeles.

When is the best time to call Los Angeles from Puerto Plata?

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

Does the time difference between Puerto Plata 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.