Dallas Los Angeles Time Difference

What is the Time Difference Between Dallas and Los Angeles?

Dallas is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Dallas uses Central Time (CST/CDT) while Los Angeles uses Pacific Time (PST/PDT). When it's 12:00 PM in Dallas, it's 10:00 AM in Los Angeles.

Both cities observe daylight saving time on the same schedule, so the 2-hour difference remains constant year-round.

Best Time to Call Los Angeles from Dallas

Best calling time: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Dallas time. This corresponds to 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM in Los Angeles, covering Pacific Time business hours.

Dallas and Los Angeles are connected by frequent direct flights taking about 3 hours. Both are major business hubs with strong ties in entertainment, tech, and finance.

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