San Juan×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 San Juan, it's that in Los Angeles.
When it's 8:00 am in San Juan, it's 5:00 am in Los Angeles — morning there, the same day.
When it's 10:00 am in San Juan, it's 7:00 am in Los Angeles — morning there, the same day.
When it's 12:00 pm in San Juan, it's 9:00 am in Los Angeles — late morning there, the same day.
When it's 3:00 pm in San Juan, it's 12:00 pm in Los Angeles — midday there, the same day.
When it's 5:00 pm in San Juan, it's 2:00 pm in Los Angeles — afternoon there, the same day.
When it's 9:00 pm in San Juan, it's 6:00 pm in Los Angeles — evening there, the same day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Currency is one less thing to think about — both run on the United States dollar (USD). Conversations can stay in English, which is official in both countries. Cars drive on the right in both, so rentals feel familiar.
- Country
- Puerto Rico
- Capital
- San Juan
- Currency
- United States dollar (USD · $)
- Language
- English, Spanish
- Calling code
- +1
- Drives on
- Right
- 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 San Juan and Los Angeles?
San Juan is 3 hours behind Los Angeles. San Juan runs on GMT-4 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 San Juan, what time is it in Los Angeles?
10:00 am in San Juan is 7:00 am in Los Angeles on the same 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 it's 3 pm in San Juan, what time is it in Los Angeles?
3:00 pm in San Juan is 12:00 pm in Los Angeles on the same day — midday 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 5 hours 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 San Juan from Los Angeles?
About 5,418 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 6h 52m, 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 San Juan and Los Angeles use?
Both Puerto Rico and United States use the United States dollar (USD, $). No exchange needed when moving between the two.
How do I call San Juan from Los Angeles?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 011), 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 San Juan and Los Angeles?
Both Puerto Rico and United States count English among their official languages, so business meetings often skip translation. San Juan also has Spanish; Los Angeles adds no other official tongue.
Do San Juan and Los Angeles drive on the same side of the road?
Yes — both drive on the right. Rental cars feel identical between the two.