Charlotte is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Charlotte uses Eastern Time (EST/EDT) while Los Angeles uses Pacific Time (PST/PDT). When it's 12:00 PM in Charlotte, it's 9:00 AM in Los Angeles.
Both cities observe daylight saving time on the same schedule, so the 3-hour difference remains constant year-round.
Best calling time: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Charlotte time. This corresponds to 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM in Los Angeles, providing good overlap for business calls.
Charlotte and Los Angeles are connected by direct flights taking approximately 5 hours. Both are major business hubs - Charlotte for banking and Los Angeles for entertainment and technology.