Time Difference: Los Angeles to New York

time in Los Angeles is 3 hours behind the clock

Los AngelesBASE
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New York
USA · +3h
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London
United Kingdom · +8h
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Tokyo
Japan · +16h
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Dubai
United Arab Emirates · +11h
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Sydney
Australia · +17h
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Time difference: Los Angeles and New York

Los Angeles is 3 hours behind New York. When it's noon in Los Angeles, it's 15:00 in New York.

Los Angeles is in the America/Los_Angeles timezone. New York is in the America/New_York timezone. The difference is 3 hours.

Working hours overlap

Both Los Angeles and New York are simultaneously in business hours for 5 hours per day (assuming standard 9:00–17:00 working hours).

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Best times to schedule a meeting

Los Angeles and New York share 5 hours of business hours overlap daily. Showing the 3 most balanced slots — see the time table below for the full overlap window.

09:00 Los Angeles / 12:00 New York✓ Both working
10:00 Los Angeles / 13:00 New York✓ Both working
11:00 Los Angeles / 14:00 New York✓ Both working

Based on standard 09:00–17:00 working hours in each city's local time.

Public holidays this year

⚡ Both cities have upcoming holidays — check availability before scheduling.

Los Angeles10 holidays
May 8Truman Day
May 25Memorial Day
Jun 19Juneteenth National Independence Day
Jul 3Independence Day
Sep 7Labour Day
Oct 12Columbus Day
Oct 12Indigenous Peoples' Day
Nov 11Veterans Day
Nov 26Thanksgiving Day
Dec 25Christmas Day
New York10 holidays
May 8Truman Day
May 25Memorial Day
Jun 19Juneteenth National Independence Day
Jul 3Independence Day
Sep 7Labour Day
Oct 12Columbus Day
Oct 12Indigenous Peoples' Day
Nov 11Veterans Day
Nov 26Thanksgiving Day
Dec 25Christmas Day

Scheduling between Los Angeles and New York

Coordinating between Los Angeles (USA) and New York (USA) means working around a 3-hour time difference, with New York ahead. The 5-hour overlap window gives both teams a natural slot for real-time collaboration without anyone working outside normal hours.

💡 Practical scheduling guidelines

If you are in Los Angeles, aim for 09:00–10:00, which corresponds to 12:00–13:00 in New York — both teams are within working hours.

If you are in Los Angeles, aim for 10:00–11:00, which corresponds to 13:00–14:00 in New York — both teams are within working hours.

If you are in Los Angeles, aim for 11:00–12:00, which corresponds to 14:00–15:00 in New York — both teams are within working hours.

Avoid scheduling mistakes — especially around daylight saving changes. Use the ClockinSync Chrome Extension to instantly verify and compare both time zones directly in your browser, without manual calculations.

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Use the time slider above to find the exact equivalent time for any moment in Los Angeles. The input bar accepts natural language like “3pm”, “15:30”, or “9am Rome” for instant conversions.

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5 hours of business hours overlap daily (09:00–17:00)

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Working hours: 09:00–17:00 local time. Green = both cities working. Purple = one city only.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far ahead or behind is New York from Los Angeles?
The time difference between Los Angeles and New York is 3 hours. Los Angeles observes America/Los_Angeles while New York observes America/New_York.
What are the best times to schedule a meeting between Los Angeles and New York?
There is a 5-hour window where both cities are within standard business hours (09:00–17:00). The best meeting time is around 09:00 Los Angeles / 12:00 New York.
Will the time difference between Los Angeles and New York change due to DST?
The 3 hours time difference between Los Angeles and New York is currently stable — no DST changes are expected in the next 7 days.
What is the New York equivalent of 12:00 PM Los Angeles time?
If the time is 12:00 PM in Los Angeles, it is 15:00 in New York at the same moment.
How can I quickly find the current time in New York from Los Angeles?
The live converter at the top of this page lets you drag a slider to any Los Angeles time and instantly see the equivalent in New York. You can also type natural language like "9am" or "15:30" to convert specific times.
What public holidays should I be aware of when scheduling between Los Angeles and New York?
Yes — Los Angeles has an upcoming public holiday: Truman Day on May 8. Check the holiday calendar above before scheduling meetings.
What time zones do Los Angeles and New York use?
Los Angeles follows the America/Los_Angeles timezone (IANA identifier). New York uses America/New_York. Together they are 3 hours apart.

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