Los Angeles to New York Time Difference
🇺🇸 Los Angeles is currently 3 hours ahead of 🇺🇸 New York.
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Difference
+3h
Business overlap
6h
Distance
3,936 km
Approx. flight
4.6h
Hour-by-Hour: Los Angeles to New York
| 🇺🇸 Los Angeles | 🇺🇸 New York | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 3:00 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 4:00 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 5:00 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 6:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 7:00 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 10:00 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 11:00 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM | |
| 10:00 AM | 1:00 PM | |
| 11:00 AM | 2:00 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 3:00 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 4:00 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 5:00 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 9:00 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 10:00 PM | |
| 8:00 PM | 11:00 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 12:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 10:00 PM | 1:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 11:00 PM | 2:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Both Los Angeles and New York observe Daylight Saving Time on the same schedule, so the time difference remains constant at 3 hours ahead.
Best Meeting Times
There are 6 overlapping business hours between Los Angeles and New York (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇺🇸 Los Angeles
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
🇺🇸 New York
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and New York?
The time difference between Los Angeles and New York is currently 3 hours ahead. Los Angeles uses PDT (UTC-7), while New York uses EDT (UTC-4).
When it's noon in Los Angeles, what time is it in New York?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Los Angeles, it is 3:00 PM in New York. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Los Angeles and New York change?
No. The time difference between Los Angeles and New York is always 3 hours ahead — neither city observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset never changes.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Los Angeles and New York?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM in Los Angeles (which is 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM in New York). This 6-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Los Angeles ahead or behind New York?
Los Angeles is currently 3 hours behind New York.
What time zone is Los Angeles in?
Los Angeles is in the America/Los Angeles time zone, currently using PDT (UTC-7). Los Angeles observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in Los Angeles in New York?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Los Angeles, it is 3:00 AM in New York.