Time Difference: Los Angeles vs New York City
Los Angeles
7:30:26 AM PST
Friday, November 13, 2026
3h
3h
New York City
10:30:26 AM EST
Friday, November 13, 2026
New York City is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Quick Reference
- Los Angeles
- PST (GMT-8)
PDT starts on Mar 14, 2027
- New York City
- EST (GMT-5)
EDT starts on Mar 14, 2027
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the time difference between Los Angeles and New York City?
- New York City is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
- When is the best time to call from Los Angeles to New York City?
- The best time to call is during overlapping business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in both cities. Use the interactive converter on this page to visually compare hours side by side.
- Does the time difference change with daylight saving time?
- The time difference may change when either city enters or exits daylight saving time. Los Angeles uses PST and New York City uses EST.