Los Angeles×Surabaya
Three numbers. The ones that decide the meeting.
When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
If it's this in Los Angeles, it's that in Surabaya.
When it's 8:00 am in Los Angeles, it's 10:00 pm in Surabaya — night there, the same day.
When it's 10:00 am in Los Angeles, it's 12:00 am in Surabaya — late night there, the next day.
When it's 12:00 pm in Los Angeles, it's 2:00 am in Surabaya — late night there, the next day.
When it's 3:00 pm in Los Angeles, it's 5:00 am in Surabaya — morning there, the next day.
When it's 5:00 pm in Los Angeles, it's 7:00 am in Surabaya — morning there, the next day.
When it's 9:00 pm in Los Angeles, it's 11:00 am in Surabaya — late morning there, the next day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Los Angeles uses the USD ($) and Surabaya uses the IDR (Rp). Language shifts too — English in Los Angeles, Indonesian in Surabaya. Be careful behind the wheel: Los Angeles drives on the right, Surabaya on the left.
- Country
- United States
- Capital
- Washington, D.C.
- Currency
- United States dollar (USD · $)
- Language
- English
- Calling code
- +1
- Drives on
- Right
- Country
- Indonesia
- Capital
- Jakarta
- Currency
- Indonesian rupiah (IDR · Rp)
- Language
- Indonesian
- Calling code
- +62
- Drives on
- Left
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Los Angeles and Surabaya?
Los Angeles is 14 hours ahead of Surabaya. Los Angeles runs on GMT-7 and Surabaya on GMT+7. The gap can shift by an hour when either side enters or leaves daylight saving — the live clocks above always reflect the current offset.
When it's 10 am in Los Angeles, what time is it in Surabaya?
10:00 am in Los Angeles is 12:00 am in Surabaya the next day — late night there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
When it's 3 pm in Los Angeles, what time is it in Surabaya?
3:00 pm in Los Angeles is 5:00 am in Surabaya the next day — morning there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
When's the best time to schedule a meeting?
Standard 09:00–17:00 workdays don't intersect. Most teams compromise with one side meeting early (before 09:00) or late (after 17:00).
Does daylight saving time change the difference?
Yes, if either city observes DST. When one side shifts and the other doesn't, the gap changes by one hour. The DST badges under each clock show whether each zone is currently shifted and when the next transition lands.
How far is Los Angeles from Surabaya?
About 14,012 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 16h 59m, not counting airport time, winds, or routing around restricted airspace.
Can I send this meeting time as a calendar invite?
Yes. Pick a time on the slider above, open the meeting card, customize the title and duration, then download the .ics file. It imports cleanly into Google Calendar, Outlook, and Apple Calendar with the correct timezone attached.
What currency do Los Angeles and Surabaya use?
Los Angeles uses the United States dollar (USD, $); Surabaya uses the Indonesian rupiah (IDR, Rp). Check the live rate before transferring money or paying with a card abroad — most banks add a 1–3 % FX margin on top of the mid-market rate.
How do I call Los Angeles from Surabaya?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +1, then the local number — drop any leading zero of the city or mobile code. For free calls, WhatsApp, Signal, and FaceTime work over Wi-Fi regardless of country code.
What language is spoken in Los Angeles and Surabaya?
Los Angeles primarily speaks English; Surabaya speaks Indonesian. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Los Angeles and Surabaya drive on the same side of the road?
No. United States drives on the right, Indonesia on the left. If you're renting, expect a learning curve on the first day — especially at roundabouts and when judging the centre of the lane.