Time in Los Angeles today
Los Angeles follows Pacific Time and observes daylight saving time. The city is usually three hours behind New York and eight hours behind London, with brief seasonal exceptions across international clock-change weeks.
The United States uses six primary time zones across the states, plus additional time zones in its territories.
Next clock change in Los Angeles
A change is expected after November 1, 2026.
Countdown calculated when the page loads.
Business hours and local week
Typical office hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Early mornings work for Europe; late afternoons are more practical for East Asia and Australia.
Best time to call Los Angeles
For London, begin early in Los Angeles. For Tokyo or Sydney, late Los Angeles afternoons and evenings can reach the next local day.
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Common questions
What time zone is Los Angeles in?
Los Angeles uses Pacific Time. The IANA identifier used for this clock is America/Los_Angeles.
What is the UTC offset for Los Angeles?
The current reference offset on this page is UTC-07:00. It updates automatically when regional clock rules change.
Does Los Angeles observe daylight saving time?
Los Angeles uses seasonal clock changes under current rules. Check the next-change section for the date-aware result.
What is the best time to call Los Angeles?
For London, begin early in Los Angeles. For Tokyo or Sydney, late Los Angeles afternoons and evenings can reach the next local day.
How accurate is this Los Angeles clock?
The live clock uses your device time and the browser's implementation of the America/Los_Angeles IANA time-zone rules. It updates every second.