Time difference between Los Angeles and New York
Los Angeles is 3h behind New York. This gap is the same all year — neither city shifts its clocks relative to the other.
Los Angeles
United States
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New York
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When the working days overlap
A 9-to-5 day in each city overlaps for 5h. That is 09:00–14:00 in Los Angeles, which is 12:00–17:00 in New York.
Time zones compared
| City | Time zone | UTC offset |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles · United States | America/Los_Angeles | UTC−7 |
| New York · United States | America/New_York | UTC−4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the time difference between Los Angeles and New York?
- Los Angeles is 3h behind New York. This gap is the same all year — neither city shifts its clocks relative to the other.
- Does the time difference between Los Angeles and New York change during the year?
- No. The gap stays at 3h all year.
- When is the best time to call New York from Los Angeles?
- Between 09:00 and 14:00 in Los Angeles, which is 12:00 to 17:00 in New York.