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

Virginia, United States
Tue, Oct 20
EDTUTC-4
California, United States
Mon, Oct 19
PDTUTC-7-3h
Finding your time zone…

2:56 AM in Sterling, Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

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).

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

More conversions

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.