Los Angeles to New York Time Difference
New York is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles. When it is noon in Los Angeles, it is 15:00 in New York.
Los Angeles (UTC-7) → New York (UTC-4)
Los Angeles (PST/PDT, UTC−8/−7) is always exactly 3 hours behind New York (EST/EDT, UTC−5/−4). Both cities observe Daylight Saving Time simultaneously, keeping the 3-hour gap perfectly constant year-round. The LA–New York axis is the backbone of the US entertainment, finance, and media industries — making this the most-scheduled domestic time difference in America.
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When it's 09:00 in Los Angeles, it's 12:00 in New York
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✈️ Travel Information
Distance
3,935 km
Est. Flight Time
~5.6h
Time Difference
+3h
Work Hours Overlap
5h
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Los Angeles behind New York?
New York is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles. When it is 12:00 noon in Los Angeles, it is 15:00 in New York. Los Angeles operates on America/Los Angeles (UTC-7), while New York uses America/New York (UTC-4).
What is the best time to call New York from Los Angeles?
There are 5 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Los Angeles and New York. The best window is 09:00–14:00 Los Angeles time (12:00–17:00 in New York).
Does the Los Angeles to New York 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 New York
The distance between Los Angeles and New York is approximately 3,935 km. A direct flight typically takes around 5.6 hours. Your arrival clock will show local New York time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.