New York to Los Angeles Time Converter
Convert New York to Los Angeles instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
New York
EST
2:09
Los Angeles
PST
11:09
New York and Los Angeles are on daylight savings right now, shown as EDT and PDT.
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How the New York to Los Angeles time difference works
Los Angeles is 3 hours behind New York. New York (EST) is a city in United States. Los Angeles (PST) is a city in United States. For example, 9:00 AM New York is 6:00 AM Los Angeles. 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
New York offset
UTC-5
Los Angeles offset
UTC-8
New York to Los Angeles conversion chart
| New York (EST) | Los Angeles (PST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 PM -1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 10:00 PM -1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 11:00 PM -1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
Best time to meet
A standard 9 to 5 workday overlaps from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM New York (9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Los Angeles). Schedule inside that window to catch both coasts during business hours.
Cities in each time zone
New York (EST)
OrlandoPhiladelphiaPittsburghCharlotte (NC)Raleigh (NC)Charleston (SC)
Los Angeles (PST)
San FranciscoSanta BarbaraSan DiegoSacramentoFresnoBakersfield
New York to Los Angeles questions
Is Los Angeles ahead of or behind New York?
Los Angeles is 3 hours behind New York. So 9:00 AM New York is 6:00 AM Los Angeles, and 5:00 PM New York is 2:00 PM Los Angeles.
What time is it in Los Angeles when it is 12:00 PM New York?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) New York in New York, it is 9:00 AM Los Angeles in Los Angeles.
How many hours difference is there between New York and Los Angeles?
There is a 3 hours difference. Los Angeles (PST) runs 3 hours behind New York (EST).
Do New York and Los Angeles observe daylight saving time?
Both New York and Los Angeles 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 New York and Los Angeles?
A standard 9-to-5 workday overlaps from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM New York (9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Los Angeles). Scheduling inside that window keeps the call during business hours in both New York and Los Angeles.
Which cities use New York and Los Angeles?
New York (EST) covers cities such as Orlando, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Charlotte (NC), Raleigh (NC), Charleston (SC). Los Angeles (PST) covers cities such as San Francisco, Santa Barbara, San Diego, Sacramento, Fresno, Bakersfield.