Time Difference Between Los Angeles and Monterrey

The time difference between Los Angeles and Monterrey is 2 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Los Angeles, it is 14:00 in Monterrey. Los Angeles uses the America/Los_Angeles time zone (UTC-8), while Monterrey uses America/Monterrey (UTC-6).

Monterrey is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles — 2 hours
Los Angeles, United States
08:56:33
Saturday, November 7, 2026
UTC-8 · PST
↔
Monterrey, Mexico
10:56:33
Saturday, November 7, 2026
UTC-6 · CST

Time Zone Details: Los Angeles vs Monterrey

Detail Los Angeles Monterrey
Time Zone IDAmerica/Los_AngelesAmerica/Monterrey
UTC OffsetUTC-8UTC-6
AbbreviationPSTCST
DST ActiveNoNo
CountryUnited StatesMexico
RegionNorth AmericaNorth America

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 6 overlapping business hours between Los Angeles and Monterrey (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 Monterrey

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

Los Angeles Monterrey
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

Neither Los Angeles nor Monterrey is currently observing daylight saving time. If either city observes DST, the time difference will change by 1 hour when DST begins or ends. Always double-check before scheduling across these time zones during March–April and October–November.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Monterrey?

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

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Los Angeles or Monterrey observes daylight saving time, the gap will shift by 1 hour during the transition periods (typically March–April and October–November).

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

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

How do I convert Los Angeles time to Monterrey time?

Add 2 hours to Los Angeles time to get Monterrey 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.