Time difference between New York and Los Angeles

Los Angeles is 3 hours behind New York.

United States · Eastern Standard Time

7:31 PM

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

United States · Pacific Standard Time

4:31 PM

Wednesday, November 11, 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−5 and Los Angeles is on UTC−8.

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.

Which days are working days in both New York and Los Angeles?

Both New York and Los Angeles usually work Monday to Friday.

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

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

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