Los Angeles to Memphis Time Difference
Memphis is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles. When it is noon in Los Angeles, it is 14:00 in Memphis.
Los Angeles (UTC-7) → Chicago (UTC-5)
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When it's 02:00 in Los Angeles, it's 04:00 in Memphis
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🤝 Best Meeting Times
Los Angeles & Memphis✓ Perfect Match (6 hours)
◐ Extended Hours (4 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
2,574 km
Est. Flight Time
~4h
Time Difference
+2h
Work Hours Overlap
6h
Excellent
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09:00 - 15:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Los Angeles
08:00
Memphis
09:00
Los Angeles
11:00
Memphis
12:00
Los Angeles
14:00
Memphis
15:00
Los Angeles
17:00
Memphis
18:00
Los Angeles
20:00
Memphis
21:00
Los Angeles
23:00
Memphis
00:00
Los Angeles
02:00
Memphis
03:00
Los Angeles
05:00
Memphis
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Los Angeles behind Memphis?
Memphis is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles. When it is 12:00 noon in Los Angeles, it is 14:00 in Memphis. Los Angeles operates on America/Los Angeles (UTC-7), while Memphis uses America/Chicago (UTC-5).
What is the best time to call Memphis from Los Angeles?
There are 6 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Los Angeles and Memphis. The best window is 09:00–15:00 Los Angeles time (11:00–17:00 in Memphis).
Does the Los Angeles to Memphis 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 Los Angeles and Memphis
The distance between Los Angeles and Memphis is approximately 2,574 km. A direct flight typically takes around 4 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Memphis time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.