Quick answer
2:30 PM in New York is 11:30 AM in Los Angeles (a 3-hour difference).
How it works
Time zones shift with daylight saving, so this uses today's actual offsets between the two zones.
Formula
Convert via today's UTC offset for each zone
Assumptions & limitations
- Uses today's date; offsets can differ on other dates due to daylight saving changes.
Frequently asked questions
Does it handle daylight saving?
Yes — it uses the current offsets, which already include daylight saving where it applies today.