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Time difference between Los Angeles and Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C. is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.

Los Angeles
United States · Pacific Daylight Time
12:46 AM
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Washington, D.C.
United States · Eastern Daylight Time
3:46 AM
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. time converter

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

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.
12:00 AM3:00 AM
1:00 AM4:00 AM
2:00 AM5:00 AM
3:00 AM6:00 AM
4:00 AM7:00 AM
5:00 AM8:00 AM
6:00 AM9:00 AM
7:00 AM10:00 AM
8:00 AM11:00 AM
9:00 AM12:00 PM
10:00 AM1:00 PM
11:00 AM2:00 PM
12:00 PM3:00 PM
1:00 PM4:00 PM
2:00 PM5:00 PM
3:00 PM6:00 PM
4:00 PM7:00 PM
5:00 PM8:00 PM
6:00 PM9:00 PM
7:00 PM10:00 PM
8:00 PM11:00 PM
9:00 PM12:00 AM (next day)
10:00 PM1:00 AM (next day)
11:00 PM2:00 AM (next day)

Questions

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

Washington, D.C. is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Los Angeles is on UTC−7 and Washington, D.C. is on UTC−4.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles, it is 12:00 PM in Washington, D.C..

When is the best time to call Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.), when both places are in normal office hours.

Does the time difference between Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. change?

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

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