World Timezones

Washington to Los Angeles Converter

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Washington12:36 amFri, Jun 5
WashingtonEDT
DC, United States · UTC-4
12:36 amFri, Jun 5
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Los AngelesPDT
CA, United States · UTC-7
9:36 pmThu, Jun 4
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Offset

The time difference between Washington and Los Angeles is 3 hours.

3 hours

Washington (EDT) is ahead of Los Angeles (PDT).

EDT: UTC-4

PDT: UTC-7

Both zones are currently observing daylight saving time.

When to schedule

Business-hours overlap: 12 PM–5 PM in Washington (9 AM–2 PM in Los Angeles).

Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.

Suggested time: 2:00 PM Washington (11:00 AM Los Angeles).

This window may shift by an hour during daylight saving time.

Public holidays in 2026

National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.

United States

  • New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
  • Martin Luther King, Jr. DayMon, Jan 19
  • Presidents DayMon, Feb 16
  • Memorial DayMon, May 25
  • Juneteenth National Independence DayFri, Jun 19
  • Independence DayFri, Jul 3
  • Labour DayMon, Sep 7
  • Columbus DayMon, Oct 12
  • Veterans DayWed, Nov 11
  • Thanksgiving DayThu, Nov 26
  • Christmas DayFri, Dec 25

About these zones

Washington uses Eastern Time (EST, or EDT). To call United States, dial +1.

Los Angeles uses Pacific Time (PST, or PDT). To call United States, dial +1.

Los Angeles is approximately 2,300 miles west of Washington.

Quick reference

Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.

WashingtonLos AngelesDay
12:00 am9:00 pm-1 day
1:00 am10:00 pm-1 day
2:00 am11:00 pm-1 day
3:00 am12:00 amSame day
4:00 am1:00 amSame day
5:00 am2:00 amSame day
6:00 am3:00 amSame day
7:00 am4:00 amSame day
8:00 am5:00 amSame day
9:00 am6:00 amSame day
10:00 am7:00 amSame day
11:00 am8:00 amSame day
12:00 pm9:00 amSame day
1:00 pm10:00 amSame day
2:00 pm11:00 amSame day
3:00 pm12:00 pmSame day
4:00 pm1:00 pmSame day
5:00 pm2:00 pmSame day
6:00 pm3:00 pmSame day
7:00 pm4:00 pmSame day
8:00 pm5:00 pmSame day
9:00 pm6:00 pmSame day
10:00 pm7:00 pmSame day
11:00 pm8:00 pmSame day

Daylight saving time

Both Washington and Los Angeles observe daylight saving time and transition on the same date.

Next transition: Sunday, November 1, 2026 (fall back).

Because they transition simultaneously, the offset between these zones remains constant year-round.

See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.

Daylight today

Washington
Sunrise
5:44 AM
Sunset
8:31 PM
Day length
14h 46m
Los Angeles
Sunrise
5:43 AM
Sunset
8:02 PM
Day length
14h 19m

Cities in these zones

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Airports in these zones

Airports in Eastern Time

  • EWR
  • HPN
  • JFK
  • LGA
  • TEB
  • ILG
  • PHL
  • TTN
  • CLT
  • USA

Airports in Pacific Time

  • BUR
  • HHR
  • LAX
  • LGB
  • SNA
  • CLD
  • SAN
  • TIJ
  • OAK
  • SFO

Related conversions

Common conversions

What is 9:00 am Washington in Los Angeles?
9:00 am Washington is 6:00 am Los Angeles.
What is 12:00 pm Washington in Los Angeles?
12:00 pm Washington is 9:00 am Los Angeles.
What is 12:30 pm Washington in Los Angeles?
12:30 pm Washington is 9:30 am Los Angeles.
What is 2:00 pm Washington in Los Angeles?
2:00 pm Washington is 11:00 am Los Angeles.
What is 5:00 pm Washington in Los Angeles?
5:00 pm Washington is 2:00 pm Los Angeles.
What is 11:30 pm Washington in Los Angeles?
11:30 pm Washington is 8:30 pm Los Angeles.