Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles time converter

Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Washington, D.C.. When it is 9:00 AM in Washington, D.C., it is 6:00 AM in Los Angeles.

Washington, D.C. EDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Los Angeles PDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Washington, D.C.
District of Columbia, United States
Tue, Oct 20
EDTUTC-4
Los Angeles
California, United States
Tue, Oct 20
PDTUTC-7-3h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles conversion table

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

Washington, D.C.Los 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 Washington, D.C. (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM in Los Angeles).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Washington, D.C. 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

Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles are 3,692 km (2,294 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Washington, D.C..

What time is it in Los Angeles when it is 9 AM in Washington, D.C.?

When it is 9:00 AM in Washington, D.C., it is 6:00 AM in Los Angeles.

When is the best time to call Los Angeles from Washington, D.C.?

Both sides are at work from 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Washington, D.C. (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM in Los Angeles).

Does the time difference between Washington, D.C. 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.