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Current Time in Los Angeles

Named IANA zone: America/Los_Angeles. The active abbreviation and offset are calculated by your browser for the current date.

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Los Angeles Time Zone Info

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About Los Angeles Time (Pacific Time Zone)

Los Angeles uses Pacific Standard Time (PST, UTC-8) during standard time and Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC-7) while daylight saving is active. California observes the United States' federally defined transition dates.

The U.S. Department of Transportation says observing areas begin daylight saving time on the second Sunday in March and return on the first Sunday in November. Los Angeles is usually three hours behind New York. Each city changes at 02:00 local time, so the gap briefly differs during the transition mornings.

For London, Tokyo, Sydney or another region, compare the exact date in the meeting planner. Source checked 10 October 2026: U.S. Department of Transportation.

Clock-change timing: NIST daylight-saving rules.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Los Angeles in?

Los Angeles is in the Pacific Time zone. It uses Pacific Standard Time (PST, UTC-8) in winter and Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC-7) in summer.

Does Los Angeles observe daylight saving time?

Yes, California observes daylight saving time. Clocks spring forward on the second Sunday of March and fall back on the first Sunday of November.

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and New York?

Los Angeles is usually 3 hours behind New York. Because each city changes clocks at 02:00 local time, Los Angeles is briefly 4 hours behind during the spring transition and 2 hours behind during the autumn transition.

What is the time difference between LA and London?

Under current rules, Los Angeles is usually 8 hours behind London. The gap is 7 hours between the differing US and UK clock-change dates. Compare the exact date in the meeting planner.

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