Santa Marta to Los Angeles Time Difference

24-Hour Comparison

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).

• 02:00 PM – 05:00 PM in Santa Marta12:00 PM – 03:00 PM in Los Angeles
• 11:00 AM – 02:00 PM in Santa Marta09:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Los Angeles

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Santa Marta and Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Santa Marta. Santa Marta is currently UTC-5 and Los Angeles is UTC-7.

Is Los Angeles ahead of or behind Santa Marta?

Los Angeles is behind Santa Marta.

What is the best time to call Los Angeles from Santa Marta?

On a typical weekday, the best time is 02:00 PM–05:00 PM in Santa Marta (12:00 PM–03:00 PM in Los Angeles), 11:00 AM–02:00 PM in Santa Marta (09:00 AM–12:00 PM in Los Angeles), when both cities are within business hours.

What is the best time for a remote team standup between Santa Marta and Los Angeles?

02:00 PM–05:00 PM in Santa Marta (12:00 PM–03:00 PM in Los Angeles), 11:00 AM–02:00 PM in Santa Marta (09:00 AM–12:00 PM in Los Angeles) works for a live, synchronous standup — both teams are in typical business hours then.

Does the time difference between Santa Marta and Los Angeles change during the year?

Yes. Santa Marta and Los Angeles don't switch to daylight saving time on the same schedule, so the offset shifts by up to an hour for part of the year.