Santa Cruz to Los Angeles time converter

Los Angeles is 4 hours behind Santa Cruz. When it is 9:00 AM in Santa Cruz, it is 5:00 AM in Los Angeles.

Santa Cruz CLST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Los Angeles PDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Santa Cruz
Chile
Wed, Oct 21
CLSTUTC-3
Los Angeles
California, United States
Wed, Oct 21
PDTUTC-7-4h
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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 AM8:00 PM−1 day
1:00 AM9:00 PM−1 day
2:00 AM10:00 PM−1 day
3:00 AM11:00 PM−1 day
4:00 AM12:00 AM
5:00 AM1:00 AM
6:00 AM2:00 AM
7:00 AM3:00 AM
8:00 AM4:00 AM
9:00 AM5:00 AM
10:00 AM6:00 AM
11:00 AM7:00 AM
12:00 PM8:00 AM
1:00 PM9:00 AM
2:00 PM10:00 AM
3:00 PM11:00 AM
4:00 PM12:00 PM
5:00 PM1:00 PM
6:00 PM2:00 PM
7:00 PM3:00 PM
8:00 PM4:00 PM
9:00 PM5:00 PM
10:00 PM6:00 PM
11:00 PM7:00 PM

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Santa Cruz (9:00 AM – 2:00 PM in Los Angeles).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -4h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -5h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Apr 3, 2027: -4h
  • Apr 3, 2027 – Sep 5, 2027: -3h
  • Sep 5, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: -4h

Distance

Santa Cruz and Los Angeles are 9,063 km (5,631 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 4 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 5:00 AM in Los Angeles.

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

Both sides are at work from 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Santa Cruz (9:00 AM – 2:00 PM in Los Angeles).

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.