Port Moresby×Los Angeles
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 Port Moresby, it's that in Los Angeles.
When it's 8:00 am in Port Moresby, it's 3:00 pm in Los Angeles — afternoon there, the previous day.
When it's 10:00 am in Port Moresby, it's 5:00 pm in Los Angeles — afternoon there, the previous day.
When it's 12:00 pm in Port Moresby, it's 7:00 pm in Los Angeles — evening there, the previous day.
When it's 3:00 pm in Port Moresby, it's 10:00 pm in Los Angeles — night there, the previous day.
When it's 5:00 pm in Port Moresby, it's 12:00 am in Los Angeles — late night there, the same day.
When it's 9:00 pm in Port Moresby, it's 4:00 am in Los Angeles — late night there, the same day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Port Moresby uses the PGK (K) and Los Angeles uses the USD ($). Conversations can stay in English, which is official in both countries. Be careful behind the wheel: Port Moresby drives on the left, Los Angeles on the right.
- Country
- Papua New Guinea
- Capital
- Port Moresby
- Currency
- Papua New Guinean kina (PGK · K)
- Language
- English, Hiri Motu, Tok Pisin
- Calling code
- +675
- Drives on
- Left
- Country
- United States
- Capital
- Washington, D.C.
- Currency
- United States dollar (USD · $)
- Language
- English
- Calling code
- +1
- Drives on
- Right
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Port Moresby and Los Angeles?
Port Moresby is 17 hours behind Los Angeles. Port Moresby runs on GMT+10 and Los Angeles 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 Port Moresby, what time is it in Los Angeles?
10:00 am in Port Moresby is 5:00 pm in Los Angeles the previous day — afternoon 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 Port Moresby, what time is it in Los Angeles?
3:00 pm in Port Moresby is 10:00 pm in Los Angeles the previous day — night 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?
There are 1 hour where both cities are inside a 09:00–17:00 workday. Aim for the middle of that window so neither side is starting or closing out.
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 Port Moresby from Los Angeles?
About 11,012 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 13h 27m, 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 Port Moresby and Los Angeles use?
Port Moresby uses the Papua New Guinean kina (PGK, K); Los Angeles uses the United States dollar (USD, $). 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 Port Moresby from Los Angeles?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 011), then +675, 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 Port Moresby and Los Angeles?
Both Papua New Guinea and United States count English among their official languages, so business meetings often skip translation. Port Moresby also has Hiri Motu, Tok Pisin; Los Angeles adds no other official tongue.
Do Port Moresby and Los Angeles drive on the same side of the road?
No. Papua New Guinea drives on the left, United States on the right. If you're renting, expect a learning curve on the first day — especially at roundabouts and when judging the centre of the lane.