Santa Clara to Los Angeles time converter

Los Angeles is 8 hours behind Santa Clara. When it is 9:00 AM in Santa Clara, it is 1:00 AM in Los Angeles.

Santa Clara WAT

Thursday, October 22, 2026

Los Angeles PDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Thu, Oct 22
WATUTC+1
California, United States
Wed, Oct 21
PDTUTC-7-8h
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12:20 AM in Santa Clara, Thursday, October 22, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Santa Clara to Los Angeles conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

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

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 22, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -8h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -9h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 22, 2027: -8h

Distance

Santa Clara and Los Angeles are 14,619 km (9,084 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Santa Clara and Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is 8 hours behind Santa Clara.

What time is it in Los Angeles when it is 9 AM in Santa Clara?

When it is 9:00 AM in Santa Clara, it is 1:00 AM in Los Angeles.

When is the best time to call Los Angeles from Santa Clara?

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

Does the time difference between Santa Clara 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.