Long-distance city guides / Miami and Los Angeles

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

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

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Hours you're both awake

  • 11 AM–11 PM in Miami = 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

3,759 km (2,336 mi)

About 5.5 hours on a non-stop flight.

Where to meet halfway

  • Dallas, United States: 1,787 km (1,111 mi) from Miami, 1,991 km (1,237 mi) from Los Angeles
  • Mexico City, Mexico: 2,065 km (1,283 mi) from Miami, 2,491 km (1,548 mi) from Los Angeles
  • Denver, United States: 2,777 km (1,725 mi) from Miami, 1,335 km (830 mi) from Los Angeles

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Making Miami–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 Miami and Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Miami.

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

The best time to call is usually 8 PM–10 PM in Miami, 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 Miami from Los Angeles?

3,759 km (2,336 mi) in a straight line. A non-stop flight takes about 5.5 hours.

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

The fairest cities to meet in are Dallas, Mexico City, Denver. Dallas is 1,787 km (1,111 mi) from Miami and 1,991 km (1,237 mi) from Los Angeles.