Time Difference Between Fort Lauderdale and Los Angeles
Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Fort Lauderdale.
United States
Fort Lauderdale
America/New_York · UTC-4
United States
Los Angeles
America/Los_Angeles · UTC-7
Best Times to Meet
Hours where standard working time (9 AM – 6 PM) overlaps in both Fort Lauderdale and Los Angeles.
Fort Lauderdale
12:00 PM
Los Angeles
9:00 AM
Fort Lauderdale
1:00 PM
Los Angeles
10:00 AM
Fort Lauderdale
2:00 PM
Los Angeles
11:00 AM
Fort Lauderdale
3:00 PM
Los Angeles
12:00 PM
Fort Lauderdale
4:00 PM
Los Angeles
1:00 PM
Fort Lauderdale
5:00 PM
Los Angeles
2:00 PM
Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles — 24-Hour Conversion
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Fort Lauderdale and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles, United States (UTC-7) is 3 hours behind Fort Lauderdale, United States (UTC-4).
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Fort Lauderdale and Los Angeles?
The best meeting times overlap when both cities are within standard working hours (9 AM – 6 PM). The full hour-by-hour table on this page lists every overlap window.
Does daylight saving time change the difference between Fort Lauderdale and Los Angeles?
Yes — when one city observes daylight saving time and the other does not, the gap shifts by an hour. The conversion table on this page reflects the current offset, including any active DST.
When it is 9 AM in Fort Lauderdale, what time is it in Los Angeles?
Use the conversion table on this page — every hour in Fort Lauderdale is mapped to its equivalent local time in Los Angeles, including day shift markers when the date differs.