Los Angeles and New York: plan a meeting across time zones

The time difference

The gap between Los Angeles and New York is constant all year: New York is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.

Best time to meet

A one-hour meeting starting around 9 AM in Los Angeles lands at 12 PM in New York — inside normal working hours (9 AM–5 PM) for both sides.

Clock changes to plan around

• Los Angeles changes clocks — 2026: 8 March and 1 November; 2027: 14 March and 7 November.
• New York changes clocks — 2026: 8 March and 1 November; 2027: 14 March and 7 November.

Upcoming public holidays

• 12 October — Los Angeles: Columbus Day
• 11 November — Los Angeles: Veterans Day
• 26 November — Los Angeles: Thanksgiving Day
• 25 December — Los Angeles: Christmas Day
• 12 October — New York: Columbus Day
• 11 November — New York: Veterans Day
• 26 November — New York: Thanksgiving Day
• 25 December — New York: Christmas Day

Holiday data uses country-level public calendars and may miss regional observances or company shutdowns — confirm with your participant if the date matters.

Questions about Los Angeles and New York

When is the best time to meet between Los Angeles and New York?

Aim for 9 AM in Los Angeles, which is 12 PM in New York. That keeps both sides inside a normal 9 AM–5 PM day, so neither is dialling in before breakfast or after dinner. Check the date against each country's public holidays before sending the invite.

What time is it in New York when it is 9 AM in Los Angeles?

For most of the year, 9 AM in Los Angeles is 12 PM in New York (UTC-7 against UTC-4). Open the planner for a specific date.

Does Los Angeles or New York change clocks first?

Both cities observe daylight saving, but not always on the same dates — see the clock-change dates above.

Is there a public holiday in Los Angeles or New York soon?

Los Angeles: Columbus Day on 12 October. New York: Columbus Day on 12 October.