United States · America/New_York
New York City
July 11, 2026
Time difference between New York City and Los Angeles
−3h
Los Angeles is behind New York City
United States · America/Los_Angeles
Los Angeles
July 11, 2026
Los Angeles is 3 hours behind New York City.
nightmorning 9–5 businessevening now
Why the time difference exists
New York City keeps standard time at UTC-5, while Los Angeles runs on UTC-8. They both keep daylight saving, yet their changeover dates don't line up, so the gap briefly shifts around each transition. Los Angeles sits roughly 3,900 km to the west of New York City.
Traveling between New York City and Los Angeles
Expect roughly a 3 hours backward adjustment travelling from New York City to Los Angeles. The direct distance works out to roughly 5½ hours in the air. Line up a shared window before you call and the rest is easy.
Convert New York City time to Los Angeles time
| New York City | Los Angeles |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
Best time to call
Both sides are inside 9 AM–5 PM business hours 12:00 PM–5:00 PM in New York City (9:00 AM–2:00 PM in Los Angeles).
| City | Local time | Difference from New York City |
|---|---|---|
 Shanghai | 12 hours ahead of New York City | |
| Beijing | 12 hours ahead of New York City | |
| Shenzhen | 12 hours ahead of New York City | |
| Guangzhou | 12 hours ahead of New York City | |
 Kinshasa | 5 hours ahead of New York City | |
 Istanbul | 7 hours ahead of New York City | |
 Lagos | 5 hours ahead of New York City | |
 Ho Chi Minh City | 11 hours ahead of New York City | |
| Chengdu | 12 hours ahead of New York City | |
 Lahore | 9 hours ahead of New York City | |
 Mumbai | 9 hours and 30 minutes ahead of New York City | |
 São Paulo | 1 hour ahead of New York City |
Related pages
Frequently asked questions
- What is the time difference between New York City and Los Angeles?
- New York City is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles right now. The figure is computed live and accounts for daylight saving time on both sides.
- Does the difference between New York City and Los Angeles change during the year?
- Yes. From November 1, 2026 to November 1, 2026 the difference is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles, because New York City and Los Angeles switch daylight saving time on different dates.
- What is the best time to call between New York City and Los Angeles?
- Both sides are within 9 AM–5 PM business hours 12:00 PM–5:00 PM in New York City (9:00 AM–2:00 PM in Los Angeles).