Time Difference Between Los Angeles and Nashville

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

Nashville is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles — 2 hours
Los Angeles, United States
13:59:09
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC-7 · PDT (DST)
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Nashville, United States
15:59:09
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC-5 · CDT (DST)

Time Zone Details: Los Angeles vs Nashville

Detail Los Angeles Nashville
Time Zone IDAmerica/Los_AngelesAmerica/Chicago
UTC OffsetUTC-7UTC-5
AbbreviationPDTCDT
DST ActiveYes — currently observingYes — currently observing
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
RegionNorth AmericaNorth America

Best Time to Schedule a Call

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

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

Los Angeles Nashville
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

Both Los Angeles and Nashville are currently observing daylight saving time. The current 2 hours difference reflects both cities' DST offsets. When one city switches back to standard time before the other, the gap will temporarily change by 1 hour.

Practical Tips for Los Angeles–Nashville Scheduling

Compare Los Angeles and Nashville with Other Cities

From Los Angeles

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From Nashville

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Nashville?

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

Does the time difference change during the year?

Yes. Both cities observe daylight saving time, but they may switch on different dates, causing the gap to shift by 1 hour temporarily.

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

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

How do I convert Los Angeles time to Nashville time?

Add 2 hours to Los Angeles time to get Nashville 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.