San José to Los Angeles time converter

Los Angeles is 1 hour behind San José. When it is 9:00 AM in San José, it is 8:00 AM in Los Angeles.

San José CST

Friday, October 16, 2026

Los Angeles PDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

San José
Costa Rica
Fri, Oct 16
CSTUTC-6
Los Angeles
California, United States
Fri, Oct 16
PDTUTC-7-1h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

San José to Los Angeles conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in San José (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Los Angeles).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 16, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -1h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -2h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 16, 2027: -1h

Distance

San José and Los Angeles are 4,389 km (2,727 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between San José and Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is 1 hour behind San José.

What time is it in Los Angeles when it is 9 AM in San José?

When it is 9:00 AM in San José, it is 8:00 AM in Los Angeles.

When is the best time to call Los Angeles from San José?

Both sides are at work from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in San José (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Los Angeles).

Does the time difference between San José 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.