New York to Los Angeles Time Difference
Los Angeles is 3 hours behind New York. When it is noon in New York, it is 09:00 in Los Angeles.
New York (UTC-4) → Los Angeles (UTC-7)
New York (EST/EDT, UTC−5/−4) is always exactly 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles (PST/PDT, UTC−8/−7). Both cities change clocks on the same spring and fall schedule, so the gap never changes. The NYSE opens at 9:30 AM ET, which is 6:30 AM in Los Angeles — prompting many LA finance professionals to start work very early.
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When it's 13:00 in New York, it's 10:00 in Los Angeles
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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 New York ahead of Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 3 hours behind New York. When it is 12:00 noon in New York, it is 09:00 in Los Angeles. New York operates on America/New York (UTC-4), while Los Angeles uses America/Los Angeles (UTC-7).
What is the best time to call Los Angeles from New York?
There are 6 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between New York and Los Angeles. The best window is 12:00–18:00 New York time (09:00–15:00 in Los Angeles).
Does the New York 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 New York and Los Angeles
The distance between New York and Los Angeles is approximately 3,935 km. A direct flight typically takes around 5.6 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Los Angeles time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.