Houston Los Angeles Time Difference

What is the Time Difference Between Houston and Los Angeles?

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

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

Houston and Los Angeles are two of America's largest cities, connected by direct flights taking about 3.5 hours. Both are major economic centers with different strengths—Houston leads in energy while LA dominates entertainment and trade.

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