Los Angeles to New York Time Converter

Convert Los Angeles to New York instantly.
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Los Angeles PST
12:19 PM Jun 20
New York EST
3:19 PM Jun 20
Los Angeles and New York are on daylight savings right now, shown as PDT and EDT.

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How the Los Angeles to New York time difference works

New York is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Los Angeles (PST) is a city in United States. New York (EST) is a city in United States. For example, 9:00 AM Los Angeles is 12:00 PM New York. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.

Time difference
3 hours
Daylight saving
Both observe
Los Angeles offset
UTC-8
New York offset
UTC-5

Los Angeles to New York conversion chart

Los Angeles (PST) New York (EST)
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 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 12:00 AM +1 day
10:00 PM 1:00 AM +1 day
11:00 PM 2:00 AM +1 day
Best time to meet

A standard 9 to 5 workday overlaps from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Los Angeles (12:00 PM to 5:00 PM New York). Schedule inside that window to catch both coasts during business hours.

Cities in each time zone

Los Angeles (PST)
San FranciscoSanta BarbaraSan DiegoSacramentoFresnoBakersfield
New York (EST)
OrlandoPhiladelphiaPittsburghCharlotte (NC)Raleigh (NC)Charleston (SC)

Los Angeles to New York questions

Is New York ahead of or behind Los Angeles?
New York is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles. So 9:00 AM Los Angeles is 12:00 PM New York, and 5:00 PM Los Angeles is 8:00 PM New York.
What time is it in New York when it is 12:00 PM Los Angeles?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) Los Angeles in Los Angeles, it is 3:00 PM New York in New York.
How many hours difference is there between Los Angeles and New York?
There is a 3 hours difference. New York (EST) runs 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles (PST).
Do Los Angeles and New York observe daylight saving time?
Both Los Angeles and New York observe daylight saving time on aligned dates, so the 3 hours difference between them holds all year.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Los Angeles and New York?
A standard 9-to-5 workday overlaps from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Los Angeles (12:00 PM to 5:00 PM New York). Scheduling inside that window keeps the call during business hours in both Los Angeles and New York.
Which cities use Los Angeles and New York?
Los Angeles (PST) covers cities such as San Francisco, Santa Barbara, San Diego, Sacramento, Fresno, Bakersfield. New York (EST) covers cities such as Orlando, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Charlotte (NC), Raleigh (NC), Charleston (SC).

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