Buenos Aires to Los Angeles
-4hBuenos Aires
ARTSOURCELos Angeles
PDTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
ART and PDT on the World Map
The map below highlights the ART (Argentina Time) and PDT (Pacific Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
ART – Argentina Time
UTC-03:00Argentina Time (ART) is the standard time for Argentina, 3 hours behind UTC.
- •Argentina does not observe daylight saving time.
- •Buenos Aires is one of the most visited cities in South America.
- •ART is the same offset as BRT (UTC-03:00).
PST – Pacific Standard Time
UTC-08:00Pacific Standard Time (PST) is the time zone for the US and Canadian Pacific coast, 8 hours behind UTC.
- •Silicon Valley and the world's biggest tech companies operate on Pacific Time.
- •The Hollywood film industry runs on PST/PDT.
- •PST is 3 hours behind EST, creating a significant business hours gap.
- •Vancouver, Canada's third-largest city, uses PST.
About Buenos Aires
WikipediaBuenos Aires operates on Argentina Time (ART), UTC-3. As South America's most European city, Buenos Aires coordinates with Brazilian markets in the same timezone.
The Teatro Colón is considered one of the best opera houses in the world for acoustics.
About Los Angeles
WikipediaLos Angeles operates on Pacific Time (PST/PDT), 3 hours behind New York. As the entertainment capital, LA time is important for media and tech industries.
Los Angeles is the entertainment capital of the world, home to Hollywood and major film studios.
Everything You Need to Know About Buenos Aires and Los Angeles Time
Buenos Aires runs on Argentina Standard Time (ART) at UTC-03:00. Los Angeles runs on Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) at UTC-07:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Buenos Aires 4 hours behind Los Angeles — a difference of -4h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Buenos Aires it is 5:00 AM in Los Angeles. Midnight in Buenos Aires is 8:00 PM in Los Angeles.Los Angeles observes daylight saving time while Buenos Aires does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Buenos Aires to Los Angeles time conversion table
| Buenos Aires (ART) | Los Angeles (PDT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Buenos Aires to Los Angeles time
- Scheduling a call from Buenos Aires to Los Angeles: a 10:00 AM start in Buenos Aires lands at 6:00 AM in Los Angeles, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Buenos Aires and Los Angeles are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM ART time (9:00 AM–1:00 PM PDT). That is roughly 4 hours of usable overlap.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Los Angeles local time against Buenos Aires keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the -4h offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM ART" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -4h gap is not.
- Block 1:00 PM–5:00 PM ART as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Buenos Aires and need Los Angeles colleagues present.
- Los Angeles: Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026. Any meeting series spanning that date will shift by an hour in local time.
About ART (Argentina Time)
Argentina Time (ART) is the time zone used throughout Argentina. Argentina does not observe daylight saving time. ART shares the same offset as Brasilia Time (BRT) and Uruguay's UYT.
About PST (Pacific Standard Time)
Pacific Standard Time (PST) covers the west coast of North America, including tech hubs like San Francisco and Seattle, and entertainment capital Los Angeles. The Pacific Time Zone is home to Silicon Valley and the world's largest technology companies. During summer, clocks advance to Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC-07:00). PST is also observed in Baja California, Mexico.
Best time to call between Buenos Aires and Los Angeles
Both Buenos Aires and Los Angeles sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 1:00 PM–5:00 PM ART, which is 9:00 AM–1:00 PM PDT. That gives roughly 4 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Buenos Aires and Los Angeles overlap for about 4 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.
Buenos Aires is 4 hours behind Los Angeles (ART UTC-03:00 → PDT UTC-07:00). The shared working window is 1:00 PM–5:00 PM ART. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Buenos Aires
Does not observe DST
Los Angeles
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-08:00 · DST: UTC-07:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Buenos Aires and Los Angeles?
Buenos Aires (ART, UTC-03:00) is 4 hours behind Los Angeles (PDT, UTC-07:00). The gap is currently -4h.
How do I convert Buenos Aires time to Los Angeles time?
Add -4h to Buenos Aires local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Buenos Aires is 5:00 AM in Los Angeles.
What time is it in Los Angeles right now?
Los Angeles uses PDT at UTC-07:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -4h offset from Buenos Aires.
What is the best time to call Los Angeles from Buenos Aires?
Call between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM ART — that maps to 9:00 AM–1:00 PM PDT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, Buenos Aires or Los Angeles?
Buenos Aires is 4 hours behind Los Angeles. When it is 12:00 PM in Buenos Aires it is 8:00 AM in Los Angeles.
Do Buenos Aires and Los Angeles use different time zones?
Buenos Aires (Argentina) uses ART at UTC-03:00, while Los Angeles (USA) uses PDT at UTC-07:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Buenos_Aires and America/Los_Angeles.
Does daylight saving time affect the Buenos Aires–Los Angeles difference?
Yes at the moment: Los Angeles is on daylight saving time and Buenos Aires is not, so the -4h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share Buenos Aires's time zone?
ART also covers Buenos Aires, Córdoba, Rosario, Mendoza, La Plata, Tucumán.
Which countries use ART, Buenos Aires's zone?
ART is used in Argentina.
Is there a day difference between Buenos Aires and Los Angeles?
Not normally. The -4h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Buenos Aires and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is -4h from Buenos Aires.
What timezone is Buenos Aires in?
Buenos Aires operates on Argentina Time (ART), UTC-3. As South America's most European city, Buenos Aires coordinates with Brazilian markets in the same timezone.
What timezone is Los Angeles in?
Los Angeles operates on Pacific Time (PST/PDT), 3 hours behind New York. As the entertainment capital, LA time is important for media and tech industries.
What are the business hours in Buenos Aires?
Standard business hours in Buenos Aires are 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM ART.
What are the business hours in Los Angeles?
Standard business hours in Los Angeles are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Buenos Aires and Los Angeles?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Buenos Aires works 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM ART and Los Angeles works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST (-4h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Buenos Aires and Los Angeles?
Buenos Aires uses ARS ($) while Los Angeles uses USD ($). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Buenos Aires and Los Angeles compare in size?
Buenos Aires has a population of approximately 3 million (metro: 15.4 million), while Los Angeles has approximately 4 million (metro: 13.2 million).
What are the major landmarks in Buenos Aires and Los Angeles?
Buenos Aires is known for Casa Rosada, Teatro Colón, La Boca. Los Angeles is famous for Hollywood Sign, Santa Monica Pier, Griffith Observatory.
Do Buenos Aires and Los Angeles have stock exchanges?
Yes. Buenos Aires has the BCBA (Buenos Aires Stock Exchange) and Los Angeles has the N/A (Uses NYSE/NASDAQ). The -4h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
Which countries use ART (Argentina Time)?
ART is used in Argentina.
Does ART observe daylight saving time?
No, ART does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC-03:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about ART?
Argentina does not observe daylight saving time. Buenos Aires is one of the most visited cities in South America.
Which cities are in the PST timezone?
Major cities in the PST timezone include Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, San Diego, Portland, Las Vegas, Sacramento.
What is the UTC offset for PST?
Pacific Standard Time (PST) is at UTC-08:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to PDT.
What should I know about the PST timezone?
Silicon Valley and the world's biggest tech companies operate on Pacific Time. The Hollywood film industry runs on PST/PDT.
When is it midnight in Buenos Aires, what time is it in Los Angeles?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Buenos Aires (ART), it is -4h later in Los Angeles (PST).
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