Washington DC Los Angeles Time Difference

What is the Time Difference Between Washington DC and Los Angeles?

Washington DC is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Washington DC uses Eastern Time (ET, UTC-5/-4) while Los Angeles uses Pacific Time (PT, UTC-8/-7). When it's 12:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 3:00 PM in Washington DC.

Both cities observe daylight saving time on the same schedule, so the 3-hour difference remains constant year-round.

Best Time to Call Los Angeles from Washington DC

Best calling time: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Washington DC time. This corresponds to 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM in Los Angeles, covering standard West Coast business hours.

Washington DC and Los Angeles represent America's political and entertainment capitals. Government regulation affects Hollywood, and California politics influence federal policy. The 3-hour difference allows for overlapping business hours but requires schedule coordination.

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