Los Angeles to Washington D.C. Time Difference
🇺🇸 Los Angeles is currently 3 hours ahead of 🇺🇸 Washington D.C..
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Difference
+3h
Business overlap
6h
Distance
3,692 km
Approx. flight
4.3h
Hour-by-Hour: Los Angeles to Washington D.C.
| 🇺🇸 Los Angeles | 🇺🇸 Washington D.C. | 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 Washington D.C. 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 Washington D.C. (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇺🇸 Los Angeles
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
🇺🇸 Washington D.C.
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Washington D.C.?
The time difference between Los Angeles and Washington D.C. is currently 3 hours ahead. Los Angeles uses PDT (UTC-7), while Washington D.C. uses EDT (UTC-4).
When it's noon in Los Angeles, what time is it in Washington D.C.?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Los Angeles, it is 3:00 PM in Washington D.C.. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Los Angeles and Washington D.C. change?
No. The time difference between Los Angeles and Washington D.C. 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 Washington D.C.?
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 Washington D.C.). This 6-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Los Angeles ahead or behind Washington D.C.?
Los Angeles is currently 3 hours behind Washington D.C..
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 Washington D.C.?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Los Angeles, it is 3:00 AM in Washington D.C..