Time Difference: New York City vs Los Angeles
Live comparison of current time in New York City, United States and Los Angeles, United States.
Hour-by-Hour Comparison
| New York City | Los Angeles |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
About Time Difference: New York City and Los Angeles
New York City, United States is in the America/New_York timezone with a UTC offset of UTC-4. Los Angeles, United States is in the America/Los_Angeles timezone with a UTC offset of UTC-7. The hour-by-hour table above shows when working hours overlap, helping you find the best time for calls, meetings, and collaboration.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between New York City and Los Angeles?
New York City uses the America/New_York timezone (UTC-4) and Los Angeles uses the America/Los_Angeles timezone (UTC-7). The exact difference may vary during daylight saving transitions.
When is the best time to call from New York City to Los Angeles?
Look for hours highlighted in green in the comparison table above — these are times when both cities are within standard working hours (9 AM - 5 PM).
Does the time difference change?
Yes, if either city observes daylight saving time, the difference can shift by 1 hour during DST transitions. This page always shows the current, live difference.