Time difference between Los Angeles and New York

New York is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.

United States · Pacific Daylight Time

12:47 AM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

United States · Eastern Daylight Time

3:47 AM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Los Angeles to New York time converter

Green rows are office hours in both places; light green rows are when both are awake.

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and New York?

New York is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Los Angeles is on UTC−7 and New York is on UTC−4.

What time is it in New York when it is 9 AM in Los Angeles?

When it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles, it is 12:00 PM in New York.

When is the best time to call New York from Los Angeles?

The best time to call or meet is 9:00 AM–3:00 PM in Los Angeles (12:00 PM–6:00 PM in New York), when both places are in normal office hours.

Does the time difference between Los Angeles and New York change?

Yes. Because of daylight saving time, the difference changes on Saturday, October 31, 2026, when New York will be 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles.

Los Angeles is 3 hours behind New York. More: time in Los Angeles · time in New York