Houston to Los Angeles Time Difference
Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Houston
24-Hour Comparison
Business hours Extended Off hours
Houston
02a
03a
04a
05a
06a
07a
08a
09a
10a
11a
12p
01p
02p
03p
04p
05p
06p
07p
08p
09p
10p
11p
12a
01a
Los Angeles
12a
01a
02a
03a
04a
05a
06a
07a
08a
09a
10a
11a
12p
01p
02p
03p
04p
05p
06p
07p
08p
09p
10p
11p
Each column is the same moment in both cities, starting from right now and rolling forward 24 hours — daylight saving is already accounted for.
Best Time to Call
On a typical weekday (Monday–Friday).
- 11:00 AM – 05:00 PM in Houston09:00 AM – 03:00 PM in Los Angeles
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the time difference between Houston and Los Angeles?
- Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Houston. Houston is currently UTC-5 and Los Angeles is UTC-7.
- Is Los Angeles ahead of or behind Houston?
- Los Angeles is behind Houston.
- What is the best time to call Los Angeles from Houston?
- On a typical weekday, the best time is 11:00 AM–05:00 PM in Houston (09:00 AM–03:00 PM in Los Angeles), when both cities are within business hours.
- Does the time difference between Houston and Los Angeles change during the year?
- No. Neither city's daylight saving schedule changes the offset between them.