To hire a virtual assistant in the USA, plan around time zones. Our team works from Kerala, India, so shifts for US business hours run in the Kerala evening and night. Prices are in US dollars, from $33 for 3 hours to $899 for 160 hours, or $5.62 an hour.
To hire a virtual assistant in the USA, the first thing to plan is the clock. Our team works from Kerala, India, so the overlap with US business hours needs a little planning. This guide shows the time overlap for each US zone, the tasks to hand off, and our prices. All prices are in US dollars. It is general information, not tax or legal advice.
Time zones when you hire a virtual assistant in the USA
Kerala is on India time, which is UTC+5:30 all year. The US has several zones and most use daylight saving. Here is what 9 am in your city is in Kerala:
| Your city | 9 am there is, in January | 9 am there is, in July |
|---|---|---|
| New York or Atlanta (Eastern time) | 7:30 pm in Kerala | 6:30 pm in Kerala |
| Chicago or Dallas (Central time) | 8:30 pm in Kerala | 7:30 pm in Kerala |
| Denver (Mountain time) | 9:30 pm in Kerala | 8:30 pm in Kerala |
| Phoenix (no daylight saving) | 9:30 pm in Kerala | 9:30 pm in Kerala |
| Los Angeles or Seattle (Pacific time) | 10:30 pm in Kerala | 9:30 pm in Kerala |
Because of the gap, shifts for US business hours run in the Kerala evening and night. We plan the shift around your day, so your assistant is working when you are. Tell us your hours when you start.
Tasks to hand off to a virtual assistant in the USA
| Task | What the assistant does |
|---|---|
| Inbox and calendar | Sorts email and books meetings across time zones |
| Bookkeeping support | Enters invoices and bills in the accounting tool you already use |
| Invoice follow-up | Sends invoices and polite payment reminders |
| Customer support | Answers email and chat from your saved replies |
| Admin and data entry | Updates the CRM, spreadsheets and files |
| Research | Builds lead lists and vendor comparisons |
| Social posts | Schedules posts you have approved |
| Website upkeep | Updates pages, listings and booking links |
Bookkeeping help is record keeping, not tax or accounting advice. Ask your CPA how sales tax, payroll and year-end filings apply to your business.
A simple daily rhythm for US business hours
- Your morning: leave tasks and notes in the portal.
- Your day and evening: your assistant works through them during the Kerala evening and night, so you can answer questions as they come up.
- Next morning: review finished tasks and send feedback.
- Friday: check hours used and plan next week.
Write each task once as a brief. The task brief templates show how.
What it costs to hire a virtual assistant in the USA
| Plan | Price | Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| 3-hour block | $33 | $11.00 |
| Pay-as-you-go | $12 an hour | $12.00 |
| Part-time, 80 hours a month | $500 | $6.25 |
| Full-time, 160 hours a month | $899 | $5.62 |
Billing is in US dollars through PayPal. Unused hours roll over while your account is active, and a team lead reviews every task. For all plans, see the pricing page. To plan your monthly hours, use the cost calculator.
Evening shifts: what to expect
Evening shifts are normal for US clients. Your assistant starts as your day begins in the US. Questions can be answered live in your day. Finished work is ready by the time you wake up. Add a deadline in your own time zone on each brief.
When you hire a virtual assistant in the USA, share your public holidays and busy periods. Then the shift plan stays right all year. Our assistants work online and do not make calls. For anything urgent that needs a phone, keep a local contact. If a rule says your data must stay in the US, read US based virtual assistant vs offshore VA first.
How to start when you hire a virtual assistant in the USA
- List your repeat tasks and the monthly hours they take.
- Pick a small plan, or try the 3-hour free trial. The trial runs for 2 days, then the plan you choose starts.
- Tell us your business hours and city so we can plan the shift.
Want to talk first? Book a strategy call or see our United States page.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I hire a virtual assistant in the USA from MyRemoteVA?
Yes. We serve US businesses. Our team works from Kozhikode, Kerala, India, and plans shifts around your working day. Our assistants do not make phone calls.
How do the time zones work?
Kerala is 9 hours 30 minutes or 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of New York, depending on daylight saving, and 12 hours 30 minutes or 13 hours 30 minutes ahead of Los Angeles. Shifts for US business hours run in the Kerala evening and night.
Do you charge in US dollars?
Yes. All prices are in US dollars and billing is by PayPal, so there is no currency conversion for US clients.
How much does it cost?
A 3-hour block is $33, pay-as-you-go is $12 an hour, part-time is 80 hours for $500, and full-time is 160 hours for $899, or $5.62 an hour.
What is doing this yourself costing you?
Doing it yourself: $2,165 a month of your time.
The same hours at our $12/hr pay-as-you-go rate: $520. Dedicated plans start at $5.62/hr.
Simple maths from the numbers you enter. It assumes a VA can take on those hours.
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