Time Difference Between New York and Los Angeles
The current time difference between New York, United States and Los Angeles, United States is 3 hours. New York is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles. The time difference may change during Daylight Saving Time.
New York, United States
3:49:14 PM
Thursday, September 3, 2026
Los Angeles, United States
12:49:14 PM
Thursday, September 3, 2026
Time Conversion Table
| New York | Los Angeles | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 PM | Previous Day |
| 1:00 AM | 10:00 PM | Previous Day |
| 2:00 AM | 11:00 PM | Previous Day |
| 3:00 AM | 12:00 AM | Same Day |
| 4:00 AM | 1:00 AM | Same Day |
| 5:00 AM | 2:00 AM | Same Day |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 AM | Same Day |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 AM | Same Day |
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 AM | Same Day |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 AM | Same Day |
| 10:00 AM | 7:00 AM | Same Day |
| 11:00 AM | 8:00 AM | Same Day |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 AM | Same Day |
| 1:00 PM | 10:00 AM | Same Day |
| 2:00 PM | 11:00 AM | Same Day |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 PM | Same Day |
| 4:00 PM | 1:00 PM | Same Day |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 PM | Same Day |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 PM | Same Day |
| 7:00 PM | 4:00 PM | Same Day |
| 8:00 PM | 5:00 PM | Same Day |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 PM | Same Day |
| 10:00 PM | 7:00 PM | Same Day |
| 11:00 PM | 8:00 PM | Same Day |
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Time Zones of New York and Los Angeles
New York Time Zone
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Standard UTC Offset: UTC-5
- DST: Observed
- DST Offset: UTC-4
Los Angeles Time Zone
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Standard UTC Offset: UTC-8
- DST: Observed
- DST Offset: UTC-7
Does the Time Difference Change During the Year?
Both United States and United States observe Daylight Saving Time. If both transition on the same dates, the difference remains 3 hours year-round. However, since DST transition dates differ between countries, the difference may temporarily shift by 1 hour during spring and autumn transitions.
Is Los Angeles Ahead or Behind New York?
New York is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles. For example, when it is 8:00 AM in Los Angeles, it is 11:00 AM in New York. When it is 10:00 PM in Los Angeles, it is 1:00 AM the next day in New York.
About New York and Los Angeles
About New York
New York City, the largest city in the United States, operates on Eastern Time (ET). Known as the city that never sleeps, New York is the financial and cultural capital of the world. The city follows UTC-5 during standard time and UTC-4 during Daylight Saving Time, which runs from March to November.
About Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California's entertainment capital, follows Pacific Time (PT). The city operates on UTC-8 during standard time and UTC-7 during Daylight Saving Time. As the second-largest city in the US, LA is a major hub for entertainment, technology, and international trade across the Pacific.
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Los Angeles
6:00 AM
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Current UTC Time
7:49:14 PM