Santa Cruz to Los Angeles time converter

Los Angeles is 15 hours behind Santa Cruz. When it is 9:00 AM in Santa Cruz, it is 6:00 PM (Wed, Oct 21) in Los Angeles.

Santa Cruz PHT

Thursday, October 22, 2026

Los Angeles PDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Santa Cruz
Philippines
Thu, Oct 22
PHTUTC+8
Los Angeles
California, United States
Wed, Oct 21
PDTUTC-7-15h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Santa Cruz to Los Angeles conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM in Santa Cruz (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Los Angeles): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 22, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -15h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -16h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 22, 2027: -15h

Distance

Santa Cruz and Los Angeles are 11,753 km (7,303 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

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

Los Angeles is 15 hours behind Santa Cruz.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Santa Cruz, it is 6:00 PM (Wed, Oct 21) in Los Angeles.

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

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM in Santa Cruz (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Los Angeles): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between Santa Cruz 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.