Time Difference Between South Texas and Los Angeles

The time difference between South Texas and Los Angeles is 2 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in South Texas, it is 10:00 in Los Angeles. South Texas uses the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-5), while Los Angeles uses America/Los_Angeles (UTC-7).

Los Angeles is 2 hours behind South Texas — 2 hours
South Texas, United States
17:39:03
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC-5 · CDT (DST)
↔
Los Angeles, United States
15:39:03
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC-7 · PDT (DST)

Time Zone Details: South Texas vs Los Angeles

Detail South Texas Los Angeles
Time Zone IDAmerica/ChicagoAmerica/Los_Angeles
UTC OffsetUTC-5UTC-7
AbbreviationCDTPDT
DST ActiveYes — currently observingYes — currently observing
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
RegionTexasNorth America

Best Time to Schedule a Call

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

11:00–17:00 in South Texas  =  09:00–15:00 in Los Angeles

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Both South Texas and Los Angeles 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 South Texas–Los Angeles Scheduling

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between South Texas and Los Angeles?

The time difference is 2 hours. Los Angeles is 2 hours behind South Texas.

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 South Texas to Los Angeles?

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

How do I convert South Texas time to Los Angeles time?

Subtract 2 hours from South Texas time to get Los Angeles time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

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