New York to Los Angeles Time Converter
New York is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles right now.
New York UTC−5 · Los Angeles UTC−8
New York → Los Angeles at a glance
| New York | Los Angeles |
|---|---|
| 09:00 | 06:00 |
| 12:00 | 09:00 |
| 15:00 | 12:00 |
| 18:00 | 15:00 |
| 21:00 | 18:00 |
New York currently runs on UTC−5 and Los Angeles on UTC−8, so New York is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles. New York is currently on standard time, and Los Angeles is currently on standard time. Because both cities follow their own clock rules, the 3 hours gap you see today can shift by an hour around the spring and autumn changeovers, which is why this page calculates every value live from the official time zone database instead of a fixed offset. For meetings, the best shared working window today is 12:00–18:00 New York time, when both offices are inside normal 09:00–18:00 hours. Use the planner above to drag across a range, compare more cities, then copy a summary or add the slot straight to Google Calendar.
Daylight saving in New York and Los Angeles
New York follows North American rules: clocks go forward on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November. Los Angeles follows North American rules: clocks go forward on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between New York and Los Angeles?
New York is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles right now (New York UTC−5, Los Angeles UTC−8).
Does New York or Los Angeles use daylight saving time?
New York is currently on standard time. Los Angeles is currently on standard time. The gap between them can change when either switches clocks.
What is 9 AM in New York in Los Angeles?
9:00 AM in New York is 06:00 in Los Angeles today.