Washington, D.C. → Los Angeles: Time Difference
Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Washington, D.C..
How the difference works
Washington, D.C. uses America/New_York (UTC-5 standard time) and Los Angeles uses America/Los_Angeles (UTC-8 standard time) — a standard-time gap of 3 hours behind Washington, D.C.. Both cities observe daylight saving time, but they switch on different dates, so the gap can temporarily change around those transitions.
Distance: about 3,692 km (2,294 mi) great-circle distance.
Washington, D.C. → Los Angeles, hour by hour
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Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles?
In standard time, Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Washington, D.C.. Both cities observe daylight saving time, but they switch on different dates, so the gap can temporarily change around those transitions.
When it is 9:00 in Washington, D.C., what time is it in Los Angeles?
In standard time it is 06:00 in Los Angeles. During daylight saving periods the answer can move by an hour — the live table on this page always reflects today's rules.
How far is Los Angeles from Washington, D.C.?
About 3,692 km (2,294 miles) as the crow flies, computed from city-center coordinates.
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