Hello how may I help you? Can you explain how time zones work? I am able to help with current times in time zones, but cannot help with explaining how they work Okay. Can you tell me what time it is in NYC when it's 5pm in Los Angeles It will be 8PM in NYC Okay so It's three hours difference right? There is a three hour time difference between California and New York Okay. Does the time change in both places when we fall backwards Yes, the time change affects both locations. Thank you for the info No problem!