Sterling to Los Angeles time converter
Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Sterling. When it is 9:00 AM in Sterling, it is 6:00 AM in Los Angeles.
Sterling EDT
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Los Angeles PDT
Monday, October 19, 2026
2:56 AM in Sterling, Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Sterling to Los Angeles conversion table
Every hour of today in Sterling and the matching time in Los Angeles. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Sterling | Los Angeles |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 PM−1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 10:00 PM−1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
Best time to call or meet
Both sides are at work from 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Sterling (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM in Los Angeles).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Sterling 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
Distance
Sterling and Los Angeles are 3,657 km (2,272 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Sterling and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Sterling.
What time is it in Los Angeles when it is 9 AM in Sterling?
When it is 9:00 AM in Sterling, it is 6:00 AM in Los Angeles.
When is the best time to call Los Angeles from Sterling?
Both sides are at work from 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Sterling (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM in Los Angeles).
Does the time difference between Sterling 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.