What time is it in Los Angeles?
The clock below shows the exact local time in Los Angeles, USA, ticking live in your browser. Los Angeles is the West Coast hub of film and tech, three hours behind New York.
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Time zone & daylight saving
Los Angeles uses the America/Los_Angeles time zone, which is currently UTC−7. Los Angeles changes its clocks next on Sunday, November 1, 2026, moving from UTC−7 to UTC−8.
If you have a call or flight around a clock change, double-check the time a few days before. Most mix-ups happen on the weekend the clocks move.
Time difference from major cities
Planning a call
Here is how common business hours in Los Angeles line up elsewhere today:
| Los Angeles | New York | London | Tokyo |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:00 in Los Angeles | 11:00 | 16:00 | 00:00 |
| 10:00 in Los Angeles | 13:00 | 18:00 | 02:00 |
| 12:00 in Los Angeles | 15:00 | 20:00 | 04:00 |
| 14:00 in Los Angeles | 17:00 | 22:00 | 06:00 |
| 16:00 in Los Angeles | 19:00 | 00:00 | 08:00 |
| 18:00 in Los Angeles | 21:00 | 02:00 | 10:00 |
| 20:00 in Los Angeles | 23:00 | 04:00 | 12:00 |
A rough rule: anything between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. in the earlier city usually lands inside working hours for both sides, unless they are more than 8 hours apart.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Los Angeles in?
Los Angeles is in the America/Los_Angeles time zone, currently UTC−7.
Does Los Angeles have daylight saving time?
Yes. Los Angeles changes its clocks next on Sunday, November 1, 2026, moving from UTC−7 to UTC−8.
How do I know the time difference between me and Los Angeles?
The live line under the clock compares your device's time zone with Los Angeles and updates automatically.