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Time Difference: Houston to Los Angeles

🇺🇸HoustonUTC-6
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🇺🇸Los AngelesUTC-8
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Houston, US
Wed, Jun 3
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Los Angeles, US
Wed, Jun 3

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Time Difference
2 hours
Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Houston
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Houston vs Los Angeles timezone guide

Houston (US) uses the America/Chicago timezone at UTC-6, while Los Angeles (US) uses America/Los_Angeles at UTC-8. This means Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Houston (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Houston and Los Angeles

Standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap by 6 hours per day. The shared window is 11am–5pm in Houston, which is 9am–3pm in Los Angeles. Schedule recurring meetings inside that window and both teams stay inside standard working hours.

Hour-by-hour planner

HoustonLos AngelesStatus
6am4amHouston early, Los Angeles asleep
7am5amHouston early, Los Angeles asleep
8am6amHouston early, Los Angeles early
9am7amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10am8amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
11am9amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
12pm10amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
1pm11amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
2pm12pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
3pm1pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
4pm2pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
5pm3pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
6pm4pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7pm5pmHouston evening, Los Angeles evening
8pm6pmHouston evening, Los Angeles evening
9pm7pmHouston evening, Los Angeles evening
10pm8pmHouston late evening, Los Angeles evening

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between Houston and Los Angeles

Both Houston and Los Angeles observe daylight saving time on the same dates in 2026, so they spring forward and fall back together. The difference between them stays at 2 hours ahead year-round.

Distance between Houston and Los Angeles

Great-circle distance
2,206 km
Direct flight time
~3h 36m

Houston and Los Angeles are 2,206 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~3h 36m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Houston and Los Angeles?
The current time difference is 2 hours. Houston is currently 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Is Houston ahead of Los Angeles?
Yes. Houston is currently 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
What time is it in Los Angeles when it's 9 AM in Houston?
When it's 9 AM in Houston, it's 7am in Los Angeles.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Houston and Los Angeles?
The best window is 11am–5pm in Houston, which is 9am–3pm in Los Angeles. That's 6 hours where both teams are inside standard 9-to-5 working hours.
Do Houston and Los Angeles observe daylight saving time?
Both Houston and Los Angeles observe daylight saving time on the same dates, so their time difference does not change during the year.
How far apart are Houston and Los Angeles?
Houston and Los Angeles are 2,206 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 3 hours 36 minutes.