Los Angeles to New York Time Converter

New York is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles. When it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles, it is 12:00 PM the same day in New York.

New York is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles all year. Convert Los Angeles to New York time with an hour-by-hour table, DST dates and best call times.

Key facts

  • Los Angeles is on PDT (UTC-7) until 1 November 2026, observing daylight saving time.
  • New York is on EDT (UTC-4) until 1 November 2026, observing daylight saving time.
  • Time difference: 3 hours (New York is ahead of Los Angeles).
  • The difference stays at 3 hours for the next 12 months.

Los Angeles to New York time conversion table

Times for 13 October 2026: each Los Angeles hour with the matching New York time. Highlighted rows are inside 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in both cities.
Los AngelesNew York
12:00 AM3:00 AM
1:00 AM4:00 AM
2:00 AM5:00 AM
3:00 AM6:00 AM
4:00 AM7:00 AM
5:00 AM8:00 AM
6:00 AM9:00 AM
7:00 AM10:00 AM
8:00 AM11:00 AM
9:00 AM12:00 PM
10:00 AM1:00 PM
11:00 AM2:00 PM
12:00 PM3:00 PM
1:00 PM4:00 PM
2:00 PM5:00 PM
3:00 PM6:00 PM
4:00 PM7:00 PM
5:00 PM8:00 PM
6:00 PM9:00 PM
7:00 PM10:00 PM
8:00 PM11:00 PM
9:00 PM12:00 AM +1 day
10:00 PM1:00 AM +1 day
11:00 PM2:00 AM +1 day

Best time to call or meet

The best time to call is 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM in Los Angeles, which is 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM in New York. Both cities are inside 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM then.

Daylight saving time changes

Los Angeles changes its clocks on 1 November 2026 (back 1 hour) and 14 March 2027 (forward 1 hour).

New York changes its clocks on 1 November 2026 (back 1 hour) and 14 March 2027 (forward 1 hour).

The difference stays at 3 hours all year.

  • 13 October 2026 until 13 October 2027: New York is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.

Common Los Angeles to New York times

  • 6:00 AM in Los Angeles is 9:00 AM in New York.
  • 8:00 AM in Los Angeles is 11:00 AM in New York.
  • 9:00 AM in Los Angeles is 12:00 PM in New York.
  • 12:00 PM in Los Angeles is 3:00 PM in New York.
  • 3:00 PM in Los Angeles is 6:00 PM in New York.
  • 5:00 PM in Los Angeles is 8:00 PM in New York.
  • 6:00 PM in Los Angeles is 9:00 PM in New York.
  • 8:00 PM in Los Angeles is 11:00 PM in New York.
  • 10:00 PM in Los Angeles is 1:00 AM the next day in New York.

Common New York to Los Angeles times

  • 6:00 AM in New York is 3:00 AM in Los Angeles.
  • 8:00 AM in New York is 5:00 AM in Los Angeles.
  • 9:00 AM in New York is 6:00 AM in Los Angeles.
  • 12:00 PM in New York is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles.
  • 3:00 PM in New York is 12:00 PM in Los Angeles.
  • 5:00 PM in New York is 2:00 PM in Los Angeles.
  • 6:00 PM in New York is 3:00 PM in Los Angeles.
  • 8:00 PM in New York is 5:00 PM in Los Angeles.
  • 10:00 PM in New York is 7:00 PM in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles and New York time zones

Los Angeles, United States of America, uses the America/Los_Angeles time zone, PDT (UTC-7) until 1 November 2026. New York, United States of America, uses the America/New_York time zone, EDT (UTC-4) until 1 November 2026.

Both are named IANA time zones, so Los Angeles and New York follow their own daylight saving rules for the date you choose instead of a fixed offset. For this pair the gap stays the same all year.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and New York?
New York is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles. The gap stays the same all year.
Is New York ahead of Los Angeles?
Yes. New York is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles, so it is already later in New York. Put the other way, Los Angeles is 3 hours behind New York.
What is 8 PM New York time in Los Angeles?
8:00 PM in New York is 5:00 PM in Los Angeles. The gap does not change with daylight saving time.
What time is it in New York when it is 9 AM in Los Angeles?
When it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles, it is 12:00 PM the same day in New York. The gap does not change with daylight saving time.
What is the best time to call New York from Los Angeles?
The best time to call is 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM in Los Angeles, which is 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM in New York. Both cities are inside 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM then.
Does the Los Angeles–New York time difference change with daylight saving time?
No. The difference stays at 3 hours all year. Los Angeles changes its clocks on 1 November 2026 (back 1 hour) and 14 March 2027 (forward 1 hour). New York changes its clocks on 1 November 2026 (back 1 hour) and 14 March 2027 (forward 1 hour).
Can I convert a future date between Los Angeles and New York?
Yes. Pick any date in the converter above and it applies the offsets Los Angeles and New York will use on that day, including daylight saving time changes.

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Offsets checked against IANA time zone data on 14 October 2026.

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