Indianapolis is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Indianapolis uses Eastern Time (EST/EDT) while Los Angeles uses Pacific Time (PST/PDT). When it's 12:00 PM in Indianapolis, 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 - 8:00 PM Indianapolis time. This corresponds to 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM in Los Angeles, covering California business hours.
Indianapolis and Los Angeles are connected by direct flights taking about 4 hours. While different in character—Indianapolis is known for motorsports and LA for entertainment—both have growing tech sectors.