Time difference between Miami and Los Angeles

Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Miami.

United States · Eastern Standard Time

7:30 PM

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

United States · Pacific Standard Time

4:30 PM

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Miami 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 Miami and Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Miami. Miami is on UTC−5 and Los Angeles is on UTC−8.

What time is it in Los Angeles when it is 9 AM in Miami?

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

When is the best time to call Los Angeles from Miami?

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

Which days are working days in both Miami and Los Angeles?

Both Miami and Los Angeles usually work Monday to Friday.

Does the time difference between Miami and Los Angeles change?

No. Neither Miami nor Los Angeles changes its clocks in a way that affects the difference, so it stays the same all year.

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