New York Los Angeles Time Difference

What is the Time Difference Between New York and Los Angeles?

New York is always 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles. When it's 3:00 PM in New York, it's 12:00 PM in Los Angeles. Both cities observe daylight saving time on the same dates, so the 3-hour difference is constant year-round.

This consistent time difference makes scheduling between the East Coast and West Coast straightforward for businesses and personal calls.

Best Time to Call Los Angeles from New York

Optimal meeting window: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM New York time (9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Los Angeles). This overlaps standard business hours in both cities.

For early meetings, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM New York time (6:00 AM - 8:00 AM LA) catches LA early risers but may be too early for some.

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