New York City ↔ Los Angeles Time Zone Converter
New York City leads by 3 hours
Quick time conversions: New York City → Los Angeles
Common reference points to help you plan across the time difference.
Setting a 6:00 AM alarm in New York City? That's 3:00 AM for Los Angeles.
Is 7:00 AM a good time to call Los Angeles from New York City?—4:00 AM
5:00 PMin New York City→2:00 PMin Los Angeles
When New York City clocks show 11:00 AM, Los Angeles reads 8:00 AM.
4:00 PMin New York City→1:00 PMin Los Angeles
I'm in New York City at 9:00 AM — what time is my colleague in Los Angeles seeing?—6:00 AM
New York City ↔ Los Angeles
5h of business hours overlap daily (09:00–17:00)
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Working hours: 09:00–17:00 local. Green = both working. Purple = one side only.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours apart are New York City and Los Angeles?
The time difference between New York City and Los Angeles is 3 hours. New York City observes America/New_York while Los Angeles observes America/Los_Angeles.
Is there a good meeting window between New York City and Los Angeles?
Both locations are simultaneously in business hours for 5 hours per day. 12:00 New York City / 09:00 Los Angeles works well for both parties.
Are there any upcoming DST changes for New York City or Los Angeles?
No DST changes are expected in the next 7 days for either New York City or Los Angeles. The 3 hours difference is stable.
When New York City reaches noon, what time is it in Los Angeles?
At midday in New York City, clocks in Los Angeles show 9:00 AM.
How accurate is this New York City to Los Angeles converter?
Simply drag the slider to your New York City time — Los Angeles and all other locations update in real time. Accuracy is to the minute, DST-aware.
What local holidays should I watch out for in New York City?
Watch out for Independence Day in New York City on July 3 — offices may be closed or understaffed.
How do New York City and Los Angeles relate to UTC?
New York City runs on America/New_York (IANA) and Los Angeles on America/Los_Angeles (IANA) — a 3 hours gap between them.