Durham to Los Angeles Time Difference
Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Durham. When it is noon in Durham, it is 09:00 in Los Angeles.
New York (UTC-4) → Los Angeles (UTC-7)
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When it's 10:00 in Durham, it's 07:00 in Los Angeles
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Durham & Los Angeles✓ Perfect Match (5 hours)
◐ Extended Hours (5 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
3,565 km
Est. Flight Time
~5.2h
Time Difference
-3h
Work Hours Overlap
5h
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12:00 - 17:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
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Durham
03:00
Los Angeles
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Durham
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Los Angeles
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Durham
09:00
Los Angeles
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Durham
12:00
Los Angeles
18:00
Durham
15:00
Los Angeles
21:00
Durham
18:00
Los Angeles
00:00
Durham
21:00
Los Angeles (-1)
03:00
Durham
00:00
Los Angeles
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Durham ahead of Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Durham. When it is 12:00 noon in Durham, it is 09:00 in Los Angeles. Durham 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 Durham?
There are 6 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Durham and Los Angeles. The best window is 12:00–18:00 Durham time (09:00–15:00 in Los Angeles).
Does the Durham 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 Durham and Los Angeles
The distance between Durham and Los Angeles is approximately 3,565 km. A direct flight typically takes around 5.2 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Los Angeles time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.