Time Difference Between Los Angeles and Vancouver

The time difference between Los Angeles and Vancouver is 1 hour. When it is 12:00 noon in Los Angeles, it is 13:00 in Vancouver. Los Angeles uses the America/Los_Angeles time zone (UTC-8), while Vancouver uses America/Vancouver (UTC-7).

Vancouver is 1 hour ahead of Los Angeles — 1 hour
Los Angeles, United States
08:56:42
Saturday, November 7, 2026
UTC-8 · PST
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Vancouver, Canada
09:56:42
Saturday, November 7, 2026
UTC-7 · MST

Time Zone Details: Los Angeles vs Vancouver

Detail Los Angeles Vancouver
Time Zone IDAmerica/Los_AngelesAmerica/Vancouver
UTC OffsetUTC-8UTC-7
AbbreviationPSTMST
DST ActiveNoNo
CountryUnited StatesCanada
RegionNorth AmericaNorth America

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 7 overlapping business hours between Los Angeles and Vancouver (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

09:00–16:00 in Los Angeles  =  10:00–17:00 in Vancouver

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Neither Los Angeles nor Vancouver 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 Vancouver?

The time difference is 1 hour. Vancouver is 1 hour ahead of Los Angeles.

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Los Angeles or Vancouver 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 Vancouver?

The best window is between 09:00 and 16:00 Los Angeles time, which corresponds to 10:00–17:00 in Vancouver. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert Los Angeles time to Vancouver time?

Add 1 hour to Los Angeles time to get Vancouver 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.