Los Angeles (Pacific) to New York (Eastern) — Time Zone Converter
PT (UTC-7) → ET (UTC-4). New York (Eastern) is 3 hours ahead relative to Los Angeles (Pacific) right now.
Los Angeles (Pacific)
Oct 7, 2026, 4:54 AM
New York (Eastern)
Oct 7, 2026, 7:54 AM
Need the reverse? New York (Eastern) to Los Angeles (Pacific) →
Sample times — PT to ET
Sample conversions for today; daylight saving applied.
About Los Angeles (Pacific) and New York (Eastern)Los Angeles (Pacific) vs New York (Eastern) time difference through 2026
The gap stays at New York (Eastern) is 3 hours ahead all year, because both places change their clocks on the same dates.
Dates (2026) PT ET Difference Jan 1 – Mar 7 UTC−8 UTC−5 New York (Eastern) is 3 hours ahead Mar 8 – Oct 31 UTC−7 UTC−4 New York (Eastern) is 3 hours ahead Nov 1 – Dec 31 UTC−8 UTC−5 New York (Eastern) is 3 hours ahead
Transition dates are the first full day on the new offset; clocks usually change overnight, between 1:00 and 3:00 local time.
Method & sources
Offsets and daylight-saving dates are computed from the IANA Time Zone Database through the JavaScript Intl API — the same rules your phone and computer use. The year table above was generated from those rules when this page was built; the live converter uses the rules installed in your own browser, so it stays correct if a country changes its clocks.
Page last updated: October 1, 2026
Los Angeles (Pacific) vs New York (Eastern) time difference through 2026
The gap stays at New York (Eastern) is 3 hours ahead all year, because both places change their clocks on the same dates.
| Dates (2026) | PT | ET | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 – Mar 7 | UTC−8 | UTC−5 | New York (Eastern) is 3 hours ahead |
| Mar 8 – Oct 31 | UTC−7 | UTC−4 | New York (Eastern) is 3 hours ahead |
| Nov 1 – Dec 31 | UTC−8 | UTC−5 | New York (Eastern) is 3 hours ahead |
Transition dates are the first full day on the new offset; clocks usually change overnight, between 1:00 and 3:00 local time.
Method & sources
Offsets and daylight-saving dates are computed from the IANA Time Zone Database through the JavaScript Intl API — the same rules your phone and computer use. The year table above was generated from those rules when this page was built; the live converter uses the rules installed in your own browser, so it stays correct if a country changes its clocks.
Page last updated: October 1, 2026
Pacific to Eastern conversions come up when a West Coast event time has to be shared with East Coast colleagues or when travellers land on the opposite seaboard. Los Angeles is three hours behind New York for most of the year.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Los Angeles (Pacific) and New York (Eastern)?
Right now the offset is about 3 hours ahead (from PT to ET). Daylight saving rules differ by region, so use the converter and table above rather than memorising a single number year-round.
Does daylight saving affect Los Angeles (Pacific) vs New York (Eastern)?
Yes, whenever either region springs forward or falls back, the gap can shift by an hour. This page uses the IANA time-zone database so those transitions are applied automatically.
How do I schedule a meeting across the US West Coast and the US East Coast?
Pick a time in the converter, share both columns with attendees, and avoid early-morning or late-night slots on one side. The sample table lists common business hours in the source zone.
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