Time difference: 3 hours
Visualizing the 5-hour Working Day Overlap
| UTC Hour | 🇺🇸 New York (UTC-4) | 🇺🇸 Los Angeles (UTC-7) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16:00 | 12:00 PM | 9:00 AM | Golden Window |
| 17:00 | 1:00 PM | 10:00 AM | Golden Window |
| 18:00 | 2:00 PM | 11:00 AM | Golden Window |
| 19:00 | 3:00 PM | 12:00 PM | Golden Window |
| 20:00 | 4:00 PM | 1:00 PM | Golden Window |
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| UTC | 🇺🇸 New York | 🇺🇸 Los Angeles |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 8:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 01:00 | 9:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 02:00 | 10:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 03:00 | 11:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 04:00 | 12:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| 05:00 | 1:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 06:00 | 2:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| 07:00 | 3:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 08:00 | 4:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 09:00 | 5:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 10:00 | 6:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 11:00 | 7:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 12:00 | 8:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 13:00 | 9:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 14:00 | 10:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 15:00 | 11:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 16:00 | 12:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 17:00 | 1:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 18:00 | 2:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 19:00 | 3:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 20:00 | 4:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 21:00 | 5:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 22:00 | 6:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 23:00 | 7:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between New York and Los Angeles?
The golden overlap window, when both cities are within standard business hours (9 AM to 5 PM local), runs from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM in New York and simultaneously from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM in Los Angeles. That gives 5 hours of shared working time. Aim for the middle of this window for best participation.
What is the time difference between New York and Los Angeles?
New York operates on UTC-4 and Los Angeles operates on UTC-7, giving a time difference of 3 hours. This may shift by one hour during daylight saving time transitions.
When it is 9:00 AM in New York, what time is it in Los Angeles?
When it is 9:00 AM in New York (UTC-4), it is 6:00 AM in Los Angeles (UTC-7).
What are the working hours of New York expressed in Los Angeles local time?
A standard New York workday of 9 AM to 5 PM (UTC-4) corresponds to 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM local time in Los Angeles (UTC-7).
Does daylight saving time affect the time difference between New York and Los Angeles?
Yes. If either city observes daylight saving time (DST), the gap can shift by one hour during clock-change weekends. Always verify current UTC offsets with a live tool before scheduling important calls.
What is the UTC time for the New York to Los Angeles overlap window?
The shared business-hours window runs from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM UTC. Scheduling in UTC avoids daylight saving edge cases and works reliably across all calendar apps.