Washington D.C. to Los Angeles Time Difference
🇺🇸 Washington D.C. is currently 3 hours behind of 🇺🇸 Los Angeles.
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Difference
-3h
Business overlap
6h
Distance
3,692 km
Approx. flight
4.3h
Hour-by-Hour: Washington D.C. to Los Angeles
| 🇺🇸 Washington D.C. | 🇺🇸 Los Angeles | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 1:00 AM | 10:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 2:00 AM | 11:00 PM(prev day) | Previous 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 |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Both Washington D.C. and Los Angeles observe Daylight Saving Time on the same schedule, so the time difference remains constant at 3 hours behind.
Best Meeting Times
There are 6 overlapping business hours between Washington D.C. and Los Angeles (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇺🇸 Washington D.C.
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🇺🇸 Los Angeles
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Los Angeles?
The time difference between Washington D.C. and Los Angeles is currently 3 hours behind. Washington D.C. uses EDT (UTC-4), while Los Angeles uses PDT (UTC-7).
When it's noon in Washington D.C., what time is it in Los Angeles?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Washington D.C., it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Washington D.C. and Los Angeles change?
No. The time difference between Washington D.C. and Los Angeles is always 3 hours behind — neither city observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset never changes.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Washington D.C. and Los Angeles?
The best time to call is between 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM in Washington D.C. (which is 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM in Los Angeles). This 6-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Washington D.C. ahead or behind Los Angeles?
Washington D.C. is currently 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
What time zone is Washington D.C. in?
Washington D.C. is in the America/New York time zone, currently using EDT (UTC-4). Washington D.C. observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in Washington D.C. in Los Angeles?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Washington D.C., it is 9:00 PM in Los Angeles.