Los Angeles to New York Time Converter

Converting time between Los Angeles and New York is simple with our converter. New York is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.

🇺🇸United States
3 hours ahead
🇺🇸United States

Current Time in Los Angeles

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3 hours ahead
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Current Time in New York

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Time Zone
Los Angeles
UTC Offset
UTC+3
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Time Zone
New York

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New York is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles

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Common conversion times between Los Angeles and New York

🇺🇸Los Angeles Time
🇺🇸New York Time
12:00 AM8:00 PM
6:00 AM9:00 AM
9:00 AM12:00 PM
12:00 PM3:00 PM
3:00 PM6:00 PM
6:00 PM9:00 PM
9:00 PM5:00 PM

Understanding the Time Difference

The time difference between Los Angeles and New York is 3 hours. When it's noon in Los Angeles, it's 15:00 in New York. This 3-hour advance affects scheduling for calls, meetings, and travel plans.

Best Times for Meetings

The best time for meetings between Los Angeles and New York is during the 5-hour overlap window from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Los Angeles time (12:00 PM to 5:00 PM New York time).

Business Hours Overlap

Business hours overlap for 5 hours daily. In Los Angeles, this window is 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, corresponding to 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM in New York.

Cultural Considerations

When planning meetings between Los Angeles and New York, consider local business hours and cultural preferences for meeting times.

Planning Your Schedule

When coordinating between Los Angeles and New York, remember to account for:

⏰ Time Factors

  • Daylight Saving Time changes which may affect the time difference
  • Peak traffic and commute times that might affect availability

🌍 Cultural Factors

  • Local holidays and observances in both cities
  • Cultural preferences for meeting times and communication styles