Los Angeles to Richardson Time Difference
Richardson is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles. When it is noon in Los Angeles, it is 14:00 in Richardson.
Los Angeles (UTC-7) → Chicago (UTC-5)
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When it's 18:00 in Los Angeles, it's 20:00 in Richardson
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🤝 Best Meeting Times
Los Angeles & Richardson✓ Perfect Match (6 hours)
◐ Extended Hours (4 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
1,995 km
Est. Flight Time
~3.3h
Time Difference
+2h
Work Hours Overlap
6h
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11:06
09:00 - 15:00
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Los Angeles
08:00
Richardson
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Los Angeles
11:00
Richardson
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Los Angeles
14:00
Richardson
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Los Angeles
17:00
Richardson
18:00
Los Angeles
20:00
Richardson
21:00
Los Angeles
23:00
Richardson
00:00
Los Angeles
02:00
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Los Angeles
05:00
Richardson
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Los Angeles behind Richardson?
Richardson is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles. When it is 12:00 noon in Los Angeles, it is 14:00 in Richardson. Los Angeles operates on America/Los Angeles (UTC-7), while Richardson uses America/Chicago (UTC-5).
What is the best time to call Richardson from Los Angeles?
There are 6 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Los Angeles and Richardson. The best window is 09:00–15:00 Los Angeles time (11:00–17:00 in Richardson).
Does the Los Angeles to Richardson 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 Richardson
The distance between Los Angeles and Richardson is approximately 1,995 km. A direct flight typically takes around 3.3 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Richardson time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.