Time Difference between Los Angeles and New York

Los Angeles, United States and New York, United States are separated by a time difference of 3 hours. When it's noon in Los Angeles, it's 3 hours later in New York.

Los Angeles operates on America/Los Angeles timezone, while New York uses America/New York. Both cities may observe Daylight Saving Time at different dates, which can temporarily change the time difference by an hour.

Best Time to Call

With only 3 hours difference, scheduling calls between Los Angeles and New York is relatively easy.

Flight Considerations

The distance between Los Angeles and New York is approximately 3,935 km. A direct flight typically takes around 5.6 hours. When traveling, remember that your arrival time will be in local time. Use our Flight Time Calculator for accurate arrival predictions.