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New York City to Los Angeles Time Difference
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United States • EDTNew York City, United States
New York City is in New York
6:34:07pm
Monday, Jul 20, 2026
EDT(UTC-4)
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Time zoneEDT
UTC offsetUTC-4
Daylight Saving TimeCurrently observing DST
March
8
Sun
2026
Latest change: Summer time started
Switched to UTC -4 / Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
The time was set forward one hour from 03:00AM to 04:00AM local time on March 8, 2026 at 3:00 am.
November
1
Sun
2026
Next change: Winter time starts
Switching to UTC -5 / Eastern Standard Time (EST).
The time will be set back one hour from 02:00AM to 01:00AM local time on November 1, 2026 at 1:00 am.
Destination cityUnited States • PDT
United States • PDTLos Angeles, United States
Los Angeles is in California
3:34:07pm
Monday, Jul 20, 2026
PDT(UTC-7)
Weather in Los Angeles now
⚠️Weather unavailable•Weather data
Time zonePDT
UTC offsetUTC-7
Daylight Saving TimeCurrently observing DST
March
8
Sun
2026
Latest change: Summer time started
Switched to UTC -7 / Pacific Daylight Time (PDT).
The time was set forward one hour from 03:00AM to 04:00AM local time on March 8, 2026 at 3:00 am.
November
1
Sun
2026
Next change: Winter time starts
Switching to UTC -8 / Pacific Standard Time (PST).
The time will be set back one hour from 02:00AM to 01:00AM local time on November 1, 2026 at 1:00 am.
New York City and Los Angeles — Current Time Difference
Best Meeting Times Between New York City and Los Angeles
With minimal time difference, standard business hours (9 AM - 5 PM) overlap almost completely between New York City and Los Angeles. This makes scheduling meetings straightforward—simply choose a time that works locally and it will be reasonable for the other city as well.
Use the interactive meeting planner and quick reference table below to find exact overlapping hours for your schedule.
Quick meeting reference
| New York City | Local overlap | Los Angeles |
|---|---|---|
| 6:00 AMMon | → | 3:00 AMMon |
| 9:00 AMMon | → | 6:00 AMMon |
| 12:00 PMMon | → | 9:00 AMMon |
| 3:00 PMMon | → | 12:00 PMMon |
| 6:00 PMMon | → | 3:00 PMMon |
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Frequently Asked Questions about New York City & Los Angeles
What is the New York City to Los Angeles time difference?
The live clocks and comparison above show the current New York City to Los Angeles time difference. New York City uses America/New_York, while Los Angeles uses America/Los_Angeles. Because the cities can follow different daylight saving schedules, their time difference can change during the year.
What time is 9:00 AM in New York City in Los Angeles?
Use the date-aware time converter on this page: set New York City to 9:00 AM and choose the date you need. It will show the corresponding Los Angeles time using the timezone and daylight saving rules in effect on that date.
How do I convert New York City time to Los Angeles time?
Enter a New York City date and time in the world clock converter. The page converts it to Los Angeles, preserves the correct calendar day, and applies the relevant timezone and daylight saving rules automatically.
Do New York City and Los Angeles observe Daylight Saving Time?
New York City uses America/New_York, and Los Angeles uses America/Los_Angeles. Their daylight saving rules can differ by location and date. Check the transition details on this page or the time zone directory before planning around a clock change.
What is the best meeting time between New York City and Los Angeles?
The best meeting time depends on working hours in both cities. Use the findtime.io meeting planner on this page to identify overlapping business hours and share a date-aware time with attendees.
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