Time difference
New York to Los Angeles time difference
Los Angeles is 2 hours behind New York
New York: EST · GMT-5 · Los Angeles: PDT · GMT-7
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Working hours
6h of shared working hours
11:00 AM–5:00 PM in New York = 9:00 AM–3:00 PM in Los Angeles
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Overlap
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Hours shown in New York time.
New York to Los Angeles time converter
Green rows fall inside 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| New York | Los Angeles |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 PMprevious day |
| 1:00 AM | 11:00 PMprevious day |
| 2:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| New York | Los Angeles |
|---|---|
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
Daylight saving changes
When the gap between the two cities moves this year.
- Nov 1, 2026Los Angeles moves its clocks back. Los Angeles is 3 hours behind New York.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to common questions. Can't find what you're looking for? Contact us anytime.
What is the time difference between New York and Los Angeles?Los Angeles is 2 hours behind New York right now. It moves between 3 hours and 2 hours during the year because of daylight saving time. From Nov 1, 2026, Los Angeles moves its clocks back, so the gap becomes 3 hours.
What time is it in Los Angeles when it's 9 AM in New York?7:00 AM.
Do New York and Los Angeles working hours overlap?Yes. With 9 AM–5 PM in both places, they share 6 hours: 11:00 AM–5:00 PM in New York, which is 9:00 AM–3:00 PM in Los Angeles.
What is the best time for a meeting between New York and Los Angeles?Any time in the overlap. 11:00 AM in New York (9:00 AM in Los Angeles) is the earliest slot that suits both.
What is the best time to call Los Angeles from New York?Between 11:00 AM and 8:00 PM Monday–Friday in New York. That's 9 AM–6 PM on a working day in Los Angeles, and between 7 AM and 10 PM for you.
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