Best Time to Meet: Los Angeles & New York City
Overlapping Business Hours
5 hours of overlap
Los Angeles: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
New York City: 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Use the interactive converter above to visually compare hours side-by-side.
Quick Reference
- Los Angeles
- PDT (GMT-7)
PST starts on Nov 1, 2026
- New York City
- EDT (GMT-4)
EST starts on Nov 1, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Los Angeles and New York City?
- The best meeting window is during the 5 hours of overlapping business hours (see recommended slots above). Use the interactive converter on this page to explore additional time slots.
- How many hours apart are Los Angeles and New York City?
- New York City is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
- Does the overlap change with daylight saving time?
- Both Los Angeles and New York City observe daylight saving time. If they transition on different dates, the overlap may temporarily shift. The interactive converter on this page always reflects the current offset, even across daylight saving transition.