Does Detroit observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Detroit is on EDT (UTC-4) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Nov 1, to EST (UTC-5).

Does Los Angeles observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Los Angeles is on PDT (UTC-7) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Nov 1, to PST (UTC-8).

What time is it in Los Angeles when it's 9 AM in Detroit?

6:00 AM in Los Angeles, on the same day.

Detroit to Los Angeles Meeting Planner

Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Detroit right now. Their working days overlap for 5 hours today.

Detroit · United States

7:37 AM

Sat, Oct 17 · EDT · summer time

Los Angeles · United States

4:37 AM

Sat, Oct 17 · PDT · summer time

Best Meeting Times Between Detroit and Los Angeles

12:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Detroit (9:00 AM to 2:00 PM in Los Angeles). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 5 hours of overlap today.

Who's meeting

2 of 4 places

DetroitOrganizerUnited States ·· summer time7:37AMnow
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Date in Detroit

Working hours, everywhere

Best times to meet

Saturday, October 17, 2026, in Detroit time.

1:00PMBest · OptimalWorking hours in Detroit (13:00) and Los Angeles (10:00).
12:00PMOption 2 · OptimalWorking hours in Detroit (12:00) and Los Angeles (09:00).
2:00PMOption 3 · OptimalWorking hours in Detroit (14:00) and Los Angeles (11:00).

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Your meeting

Detroit1:00 PM EDTSat, Oct 17
Los Angeles10:00 AM PDTSat, Oct 17
UTC2026-10-17 17:00 UTC

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Time difference between Detroit and Los Angeles

Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Detroit right now: Los Angeles is on PDT (UTC-7) and Detroit on EDT (UTC-4). That changes on Sun, Nov 1, when clocks go back in Detroit: then Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Detroit.

Time difference between Detroit and Los Angeles over the next 12 months
From	Difference	Why
Now	Los Angeles 3 hours behind	—
Sun, Nov 1	Los Angeles 2 hours behind	Clocks go back in Detroit
Sun, Nov 1	Los Angeles 3 hours behind	Clocks go back in Los Angeles
Sun, Mar 14, 2027	Los Angeles 4 hours behind	Clocks go forward in Detroit
Sun, Mar 14, 2027	Los Angeles 3 hours behind	Clocks go forward in Los Angeles

Detroit is on Eastern Standard Time. Los Angeles is on Pacific Standard Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: Detroit & Los Angeles Scheduling

What is the time difference between Detroit and Los Angeles?: Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Detroit right now: Los Angeles is on PDT (UTC-7) and Detroit on EDT (UTC-4). That changes on Sun, Nov 1, when clocks go back in Detroit: then Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Detroit.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Detroit and Los Angeles?: 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Detroit (9:00 AM to 2:00 PM in Los Angeles). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 5 hours of overlap today.
Does Detroit observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Detroit is on EDT (UTC-4) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Nov 1, to EST (UTC-5).
Does Los Angeles observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Los Angeles is on PDT (UTC-7) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Nov 1, to PST (UTC-8).
What time is it in Los Angeles when it's 9 AM in Detroit?: 6:00 AM in Los Angeles, on the same day.

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