Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Cleveland. Cleveland uses Eastern Time (ET, UTC-5/-4) while Los Angeles uses Pacific Time (PT, UTC-8/-7). When it's 12:00 PM in Cleveland, 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 Cleveland time. This corresponds to 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM in Los Angeles, covering morning business hours on the West Coast.
Cleveland and Los Angeles have connections through healthcare, entertainment, and sports. The Cleveland Clinic has facilities in various locations, and there are direct flights between the cities.