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Time Difference: Los Angeles to Salt Lake City

🇺🇸Los AngelesUTC-8
vs
🇺🇸Salt Lake CityUTC-7
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Los Angeles, US
Wed, Jun 3
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Salt Lake City, US
Wed, Jun 3

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Time Difference
1 hour
Salt Lake City is 1 hour ahead of Los Angeles

Los Angeles vs Salt Lake City timezone guide

Los Angeles (US) uses the America/Los_Angeles timezone at UTC-8, while Salt Lake City (US) uses America/Denver at UTC-7. This means Salt Lake City is 1 hour ahead of Los Angeles (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Los Angeles and Salt Lake City

Standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap by 7 hours per day. The shared window is 9am4pm in Los Angeles, which is 10am5pm in Salt Lake City. Schedule recurring meetings inside that window and both teams stay inside standard working hours.

Hour-by-hour planner

Los AngelesSalt Lake CityStatus
6am7amLos Angeles early, Salt Lake City early
7am8amLos Angeles early, Salt Lake City early
8am9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9am10amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
10am11amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
11am12pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
12pm1pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
1pm2pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
2pm3pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
3pm4pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
4pm5pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
5pm6pmLos Angeles evening, Salt Lake City evening
6pm7pmLos Angeles evening, Salt Lake City evening
7pm8pmLos Angeles evening, Salt Lake City evening
8pm9pmLos Angeles evening, Salt Lake City evening
9pm10pmLos Angeles evening, Salt Lake City late evening
10pm11pmLos Angeles late evening, Salt Lake City late 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 Los Angeles and Salt Lake City

Both Los Angeles and Salt Lake City observe daylight saving time on the same dates in 2026, so they spring forward and fall back together. The difference between them stays at 1 hour behind year-round.

Distance between Los Angeles and Salt Lake City

Great-circle distance
933 km
Direct flight time
~2h 6m

Los Angeles and Salt Lake City are 933 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~2h 6m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Salt Lake City?
The current time difference is 1 hour. Los Angeles is currently 1 hour behind Salt Lake City.
Is Los Angeles ahead of Salt Lake City?
No. Los Angeles is currently 1 hour behind Salt Lake City.
What time is it in Salt Lake City when it's 9 AM in Los Angeles?
When it's 9 AM in Los Angeles, it's 10am in Salt Lake City.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Los Angeles and Salt Lake City?
The best window is 9am–4pm in Los Angeles, which is 10am–5pm in Salt Lake City. That's 7 hours where both teams are inside standard 9-to-5 working hours.
Do Los Angeles and Salt Lake City observe daylight saving time?
Both Los Angeles and Salt Lake City observe daylight saving time on the same dates, so their time difference does not change during the year.
How far apart are Los Angeles and Salt Lake City?
Los Angeles and Salt Lake City are 933 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 2 hours 6 minutes.