Houston Time vs Los Angeles Time
What is the time difference between Houston, Texas and Los Angeles, United States? 2 hours behind Houston. Live clocks, conversion tips, and business scheduling guide.
Houston, Texas (CDT)
Monday, September 21, 2026
Los Angeles (PDT)
Monday, September 21, 2026
Houston to Los Angeles — Hour-by-Hour Conversion
| Houston (CDT) | Los Angeles (PDT) |
|---|---|
| 06:00 AM | 04:00 AM |
| 07:00 AM | 05:00 AM |
| 08:00 AM | 06:00 AM |
| 09:00 AM | 07:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 08:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 09:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 01:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 02:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 03:00 PM | 01:00 PM |
| 04:00 PM | 02:00 PM |
| 05:00 PM | 03:00 PM |
| 06:00 PM | 04:00 PM |
| 07:00 PM | 05:00 PM |
| 08:00 PM | 06:00 PM |
| 09:00 PM | 07:00 PM |
Highlighted rows = typical Houston business hours
Business Scheduling: Houston ↔ Los Angeles
The 2-hour gap between Houston and Los Angeles creates a natural overlap window from 10 AM–5 PM Houston time (8 AM–3 PM LA time), ideal for cross-coast business meetings.
Travel Tips: Houston to Los Angeles
Flying west from Houston to LA takes about 3.5 hours. Despite the flight time, you'll only arrive 1.5 hours later by the clock due to the 2-hour time zone gain.
Fun Facts
- When Houston has lunch at noon, LA workers are still in their morning meetings at 10 AM
- Houston is closer to the Eastern time zone border, while LA is at the western edge of Pacific time
- Both cities are major hubs for the energy and entertainment industries respectively
About Houston and Los Angeles Time Zones
Los Angeles operates on Pacific Time (PT), placing it 2 hours behind Houston. This time difference is important for entertainment industry professionals, tech workers, and anyone coordinating between Texas and California.