Columbus to Los Angeles Time Difference

Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Columbus. When it is noon in Columbus, it is 09:00 in Los Angeles.

New York (UTC-4)Los Angeles (UTC-7)

Columbus

United States

⏱️3 hours behind
11:29

Sat, May 9

📞 +1💱 USD

Los Angeles

United States

08:29

Sat, May 9

📞 +1💱 USD

🕐 Interactive Time Explorer

When it's 15:00 in Columbus, it's 12:00 in Los Angeles

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Columbus
15:00
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12:00
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✈️ Travel Information

Distance

3,176 km

Est. Flight Time

~4.7h

Time Difference

-3h

Work Hours Overlap

5h

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12:00 - 17:00

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Columbus

03:00

Los Angeles

09:00

Columbus

06:00

Los Angeles

12:00

Columbus

09:00

Los Angeles

15:00

Columbus

12:00

Los Angeles

18:00

Columbus

15:00

Los Angeles

21:00

Columbus

18:00

Los Angeles

00:00

Columbus

21:00

Los Angeles (-1)

03:00

Columbus

00:00

Los Angeles

Frequently Asked Questions

How many hours is Columbus ahead of Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Columbus. When it is 12:00 noon in Columbus, it is 09:00 in Los Angeles. Columbus operates on America/New York (UTC-4), while Los Angeles uses America/Los Angeles (UTC-7).

What is the best time to call Los Angeles from Columbus?

There are 6 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Columbus and Los Angeles. The best window is 12:00–18:00 Columbus time (09:00–15:00 in Los Angeles).

Does the Columbus to Los Angeles time difference change throughout the year?

The time difference can shift by up to one hour when either city observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). DST transition dates differ between countries — typically March/April in the Northern Hemisphere and October in the Southern Hemisphere. Always verify the live difference above when scheduling important meetings near DST changeover dates.

Flying between Columbus and Los Angeles

The distance between Columbus and Los Angeles is approximately 3,176 km. A direct flight typically takes around 4.7 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Los Angeles time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.