Raleigh Los Angeles Time Difference

What is the Time Difference Between Raleigh and Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Raleigh. Raleigh uses Eastern Time (ET, UTC-5/-4) while Los Angeles uses Pacific Time (PT, UTC-8/-7). When it's 12:00 PM in Raleigh, 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 throughout the year.

Best Time to Call Los Angeles from Raleigh

Best calling time: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Raleigh time. This corresponds to 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM in Los Angeles, covering core business hours.

Raleigh's tech sector has connections with Silicon Beach in LA, particularly in gaming and software development. Both cities are known for their growing tech scenes and quality of life. Direct flights connect them in about 5 hours.

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