Time difference between New York and Los Angeles

Los Angeles is 3 hours behind New York.

United States · Eastern Daylight Time

3:47 AM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

United States · Pacific Daylight Time

12:47 AM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

New York to Los Angeles time converter

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

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

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

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

When it is 9:00 AM in New York, it is 6:00 AM in Los Angeles.

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

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

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

Yes. Because of daylight saving time, the difference changes on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when Los Angeles will be 2 hours behind New York.

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