Rhode Island to Los Angeles time converter

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

Rhode Island EDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Los Angeles PDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

United States
Tue, Oct 20
EDTUTC-4
California, United States
Tue, Oct 20
PDTUTC-7-3h
Finding your time zone…

2:42 PM in Rhode Island, Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Rhode Island to Los Angeles conversion table

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

Rhode IslandLos 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 Rhode Island (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM in Los Angeles).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 20, 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 20, 2027: -3h

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Rhode Island and Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Rhode Island.

What time is it in Los Angeles when it is 9 AM in Rhode Island?

When it is 9:00 AM in Rhode Island, it is 6:00 AM in Los Angeles.

When is the best time to call Los Angeles from Rhode Island?

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

Does the time difference between Rhode Island 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.