Los Angeles to Washington DC Time Difference

Washington DC is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles. The best window for a call is 9 AM–2 PM in Los Angeles, which is 12 PM–5 PM in Washington DC — a 5-hour overlap inside 9 AM–5 PM on both sides. Los Angeles and Washington DC change their clocks together (or don't change at all), so the time difference between them stays the same all year.

• When it's 9:00 AM in Los Angeles, it's 12:00 PM in Washington DC.
• When it's 9:00 AM in Washington DC, it's 6:00 AM in Los Angeles.

Washington DC is currently 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.

The 9 AM – 5 PM business windows in Los Angeles and Washington DC overlap for 5 hours. 9 AM–2 PM in Los Angeles is 12 PM–5 PM in Washington DC. Aim somewhere in the middle of that window so neither side starts cold or finishes drained.

On November 1, 2026, both Los Angeles and Washington DC shift for daylight saving. After that, Washington DC will be 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles (currently 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles). The converter and the tables above always reflect the correct offset for the date you pick.

• Los Angeles is currently observing daylight saving time.
• Washington DC is currently observing daylight saving time.

Frequently asked questions

Is Washington DC ahead of or behind Los Angeles?

Washington DC is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.

How many hours ahead of Los Angeles is Washington DC?

Washington DC is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.

What time is 9 AM in Los Angeles in Washington DC?

9:00 AM in Los Angeles is 12:00 PM in Washington DC.

What time is noon in Los Angeles in Washington DC?

12:00 PM in Los Angeles is 3:00 PM in Washington DC.

What time is 5 PM in Los Angeles in Washington DC?

5:00 PM in Los Angeles is 8:00 PM in Washington DC. Useful for end-of-day handoffs between the two offices.

What time is 3 PM in Los Angeles in Washington DC?

3:00 PM in Los Angeles is 6:00 PM in Washington DC.

Is Los Angeles currently observing daylight saving time?

Los Angeles is currently observing daylight saving time (summer time).

Is Washington DC currently observing daylight saving time?

Washington DC is currently observing daylight saving time (summer time).

Do Los Angeles and Washington DC observe daylight saving?

On November 1, 2026, both Los Angeles and Washington DC shift for daylight saving. After that, Washington DC will be 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles (currently 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles). The converter and the tables above always reflect the correct offset for the date you pick.

When is the best time to call Washington DC from Los Angeles?

Aim for 9 AM–2 PM in Los Angeles, which is 12 PM–5 PM in Washington DC.

When is the best time to call Los Angeles from Washington DC?

Aim for 12 PM–5 PM in Washington DC, which is 9 AM–2 PM in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles (PDT) to Washington DC (EDT) — how do I convert quickly?

Add 3 hours to Los Angeles local time to get Washington DC local time. Or use the converter at the top of this page — it stays accurate through daylight-saving changes automatically.

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