New Orleans is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles. New Orleans uses Central Time (CT) while Los Angeles uses Pacific Time (PT). When it's 12:00 PM in New Orleans, it's 10:00 AM in Los Angeles.
Both cities observe daylight saving time on the same schedule, so this 2-hour difference remains constant year-round.
Best calling time: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM New Orleans time. This corresponds to 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM in Los Angeles, covering Pacific business hours.
New Orleans and Los Angeles both have vibrant music and entertainment scenes. The film industry occasionally shoots in New Orleans for its unique architecture and atmosphere. Direct flights take about 3.5 hours.