Memphis to Los Angeles Time Difference
Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Memphis. When it is noon in Memphis, it is 10:00 in Los Angeles.
Chicago (UTC-5) → Los Angeles (UTC-7)
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When it's 05:00 in Memphis, it's 03:00 in Los Angeles
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🤝 Best Meeting Times
Memphis & Los Angeles✓ 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
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⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Memphis
04:00
Los Angeles
09:00
Memphis
07:00
Los Angeles
12:00
Memphis
10:00
Los Angeles
15:00
Memphis
13:00
Los Angeles
18:00
Memphis
16:00
Los Angeles
21:00
Memphis
19:00
Los Angeles
00:00
Memphis
22:00
Los Angeles (-1)
03:00
Memphis
01:00
Los Angeles
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Memphis ahead of Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Memphis. When it is 12:00 noon in Memphis, it is 10:00 in Los Angeles. Memphis operates on America/Chicago (UTC-5), while Los Angeles uses America/Los Angeles (UTC-7).
What is the best time to call Los Angeles from Memphis?
There are 7 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Memphis and Los Angeles. The best window is 11:00–18:00 Memphis time (09:00–16:00 in Los Angeles).
Does the Memphis 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 Memphis and Los Angeles
The distance between Memphis and Los Angeles is approximately 2,574 km. A direct flight typically takes around 4 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Los Angeles time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.