Long-distance city guides / Atlanta and Los Angeles

Atlanta to Los Angeles: time difference, best time to call, and where to meet

Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Atlanta. The best time to call is usually 8 PM–10 PM in Atlanta, which is 5 PM–7 PM in Los Angeles.

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Hours you're both awake

  • 11 AM–11 PM in Atlanta = 8 AM–8 PM in Los Angeles

About 12 hours a day, counting each of you awake from 8 AM to 11 PM. Set your own hours →

How far apart you are

3,110 km (1,932 mi)

About 4.5 hours on a non-stop flight.

Where to meet halfway

  • Denver, United States: 1,947 km (1,210 mi) from Atlanta, 1,335 km (830 mi) from Los Angeles
  • Dallas, United States: 1,158 km (720 mi) from Atlanta, 1,991 km (1,237 mi) from Los Angeles
  • Mexico City, Mexico: 2,159 km (1,342 mi) from Atlanta, 2,491 km (1,548 mi) from Los Angeles

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Making Atlanta–Los Angeles work

  • With 3 hours between you, you can share most evenings. Pick one standing call night a week anyway, so it never slides.
  • Watch a show at the same time with a call open. A small gap makes live dates easy.
  • Use the difference: one of you can text the other good morning before they wake.

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Questions couples ask

What is the time difference between Atlanta and Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Atlanta.

What is the best time to call between Atlanta and Los Angeles?

The best time to call is usually 8 PM–10 PM in Atlanta, which is 5 PM–7 PM in Los Angeles. That gives you about 12 hours a day when you are both awake, between 8 AM and 11 PM local time.

How far is Atlanta from Los Angeles?

3,110 km (1,932 mi) in a straight line. A non-stop flight takes about 4.5 hours.

Where can a couple meet halfway between Atlanta and Los Angeles?

The fairest cities to meet in are Denver, Dallas, Mexico City. Denver is 1,947 km (1,210 mi) from Atlanta and 1,335 km (830 mi) from Los Angeles.