New York is usually 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Both observe daylight saving time, so the difference shifts by an hour for a few weeks around the spring and autumn changeovers.

New YorkLos Angeles

Sunrise 5:43 AMSunset 8:23 PM(local)

Sunrise 5:57 AMSunset 8:03 PM(local)

New York: daylight saving timeNow UTC-4 EDT. Next change: November 1, 2026 β€” clocks go back 1 hour.
Los Angeles: daylight saving timeNow UTC-7 PDT. Next change: November 1, 2026 β€” clocks go back 1 hour.
New YorkUTC-4EDT
Los AngelesUTC-7PDT

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ New York

Dialing code+1
Population8,804,190
Coordinates40.71Β°N, 74.01Β°W
Elevation10 m

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Los Angeles

Dialing code+1
Population3,820,914
Coordinates34.05Β°N, 118.24Β°W
Elevation89 m

Best time for a call: 12:00–18:00 in New YorkAdd to calendar

Working hours assumed 9:00–18:00.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between New York and Los Angeles?
New York is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Use the side-by-side clocks and the day/night strips above to convert any hour between them.
When is the best time to call between New York and Los Angeles?
The best window to call is 12:00–18:00 New York time, when working hours overlap in both cities. Pick an hour on the strips to add it to your calendar.
Why does the time difference between New York and Los Angeles change?
Because at least one of New York and Los Angeles observes daylight saving time, the difference shifts by an hour when one city changes its clocks and the other has not yet (or does not).