Time Difference Between Los Angeles and Medellin

The time difference between Los Angeles and Medellin is 2 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Los Angeles, it is 14:00 in Medellin. Los Angeles uses the America/Los_Angeles time zone (UTC-7), while Medellin uses America/Bogota (UTC-5).

Medellin is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles — 2 hours
Los Angeles, United States
13:59:10
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC-7 · PDT (DST)
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Medellin, Colombia
15:59:10
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC-5 · -05

Time Zone Details: Los Angeles vs Medellin

Detail Los Angeles Medellin
Time Zone IDAmerica/Los_AngelesAmerica/Bogota
UTC OffsetUTC-7UTC-5
AbbreviationPDT-05
DST ActiveYes — currently observingNo
CountryUnited StatesColombia
RegionNorth AmericaSouth America

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 6 overlapping business hours between Los Angeles and Medellin (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

09:00–15:00 in Los Angeles  =  11:00–17:00 in Medellin

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

Use this table to quickly convert any hour from Los Angeles time to Medellin time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

Los Angeles Medellin
00:00 02:00 Night
01:00 03:00 Night
02:00 04:00 Night
03:00 05:00 Night
04:00 06:00 Night
05:00 07:00 Night
06:00 08:00
07:00 09:00
08:00 10:00
09:00 11:00 Overlap
10:00 12:00 Overlap
11:00 13:00 Overlap
12:00 14:00 Overlap
13:00 15:00 Overlap
14:00 16:00 Overlap
15:00 17:00
16:00 18:00
17:00 19:00
18:00 20:00
19:00 21:00
20:00 22:00
21:00 23:00
22:00 00:00 (+1 day) Night
23:00 01:00 (+1 day) Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Los Angeles is currently observing daylight saving time, while Medellin is on standard time. When Los Angeles switches back to standard time, the difference between these two cities will shift by 1 hour.

Practical Tips for Los Angeles–Medellin Scheduling

Compare Los Angeles and Medellin with Other Cities

From Los Angeles

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From Medellin

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Medellin?

The time difference is 2 hours. Medellin is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles.

Does the time difference change during the year?

Yes. One of these cities observes DST while the other does not, so the difference shifts by 1 hour when DST begins or ends.

When is the best time to call from Los Angeles to Medellin?

The best window is between 09:00 and 15:00 Los Angeles time, which corresponds to 11:00–17:00 in Medellin. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert Los Angeles time to Medellin time?

Add 2 hours to Los Angeles time to get Medellin time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

Related Pages

For sunrise and sunset data, visit TheSunsetTimes.com. For detailed DST schedules, see DaylightSavingTime.info.