Time Difference Between New York and Los Angeles

Los Angeles is 3 hours behind New York, so New York is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.

How far apart are New York and Los Angeles?

New York, United States uses Eastern Time (America/New_York); Los Angeles, United States uses Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles). The difference stays the same all year, because both cities change their clocks together or neither does.

Meeting time converter: New York to Los Angeles

This table is for the usual difference; with JavaScript on it recalculates for today’s date.

FAQ

What is the time difference between New York and Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is 3 hours behind New York, so New York is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles. The difference stays the same all year, because both cities change their clocks together or neither does.

What time is it in Los Angeles when it is 9:00 AM in New York?

Usually 6:00 AM in Los Angeles, based on the usual 3 hours gap. Use the live table above for today’s exact conversion.

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