London to Los Angeles Time Converter

Key facts

• London is on BST (UTC+1) until 25 October 2026, observing daylight saving time.
• Los Angeles is on PDT (UTC-7) until 1 November 2026, observing daylight saving time.
• Time difference: 8 hours (Los Angeles is behind London) until 25 October 2026.
• Range over the next 12 months: 7–8 hours.

London to Los Angeles time conversion table

Best time to call or meet

London and Los Angeles share no 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM window. The closest overlap is 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM in London, which is 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM in Los Angeles, so one side takes an early or late call (both cities stay within 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM). This applies from 10 October 2026 to 24 October 2026.

Daylight saving time changes

London changes its clocks on 25 October 2026 (back 1 hour) and 28 March 2027 (forward 1 hour).

Los Angeles changes its clocks on 1 November 2026 (back 1 hour) and 14 March 2027 (forward 1 hour).

Over the next 12 months the difference is 7–8 hours:

• 10 October 2026 until 25 October 2026: Los Angeles is 8 hours behind London.
• 25 October 2026 until 1 November 2026: Los Angeles is 7 hours behind London.
• 1 November 2026 until 14 March 2027: Los Angeles is 8 hours behind London.
• 14 March 2027 until 28 March 2027: Los Angeles is 7 hours behind London.
• 28 March 2027 until 10 October 2027: Los Angeles is 8 hours behind London.

Common London to Los Angeles times

• 6:00 AM in London is 10:00 PM the previous day in Los Angeles.
• 8:00 AM in London is 12:00 AM in Los Angeles.
• 9:00 AM in London is 1:00 AM in Los Angeles.
• 12:00 PM in London is 4:00 AM in Los Angeles.
• 3:00 PM in London is 7:00 AM in Los Angeles.
• 5:00 PM in London is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles.
• 6:00 PM in London is 10:00 AM in Los Angeles.
• 8:00 PM in London is 12:00 PM in Los Angeles.
• 10:00 PM in London is 2:00 PM in Los Angeles.

Common Los Angeles to London times

• 6:00 AM in Los Angeles is 2:00 PM in London.
• 8:00 AM in Los Angeles is 4:00 PM in London.
• 9:00 AM in Los Angeles is 5:00 PM in London.
• 12:00 PM in Los Angeles is 8:00 PM in London.
• 3:00 PM in Los Angeles is 11:00 PM in London.
• 5:00 PM in Los Angeles is 1:00 AM the next day in London.
• 6:00 PM in Los Angeles is 2:00 AM the next day in London.
• 8:00 PM in Los Angeles is 4:00 AM the next day in London.
• 10:00 PM in Los Angeles is 6:00 AM the next day in London.

These times apply from 10 October 2026 to 24 October 2026. The gap changes with daylight saving time.

London and Los Angeles time zones

London, United Kingdom, uses the Europe/London time zone, BST (UTC+1) until 25 October 2026. Los Angeles, United States of America, uses the America/Los_Angeles time zone, PDT (UTC-7) until 1 November 2026.

Both are named IANA time zones, so London and Los Angeles follow their own daylight saving rules for the date you choose instead of a fixed offset. That is why the gap between them can change by an hour at different times of the year.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between London and Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is 8 hours behind London until 25 October 2026. Across the next 12 months the gap is 7–8 hours because of daylight saving time.

How many hours is Los Angeles behind London?

Los Angeles is 8 hours behind London until 25 October 2026. Put the other way, London is 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles, so subtract that gap from London time to get Los Angeles time.

What is 8 PM Los Angeles time in London?

8:00 PM in Los Angeles is 4:00 AM the next day in London. This applies from 10 October 2026 to 24 October 2026. The gap changes with daylight saving time, so check the date you need in the converter.

What time is it in Los Angeles when it is 9 AM in London?

When it is 9:00 AM in London, it is 1:00 AM the same day in Los Angeles. This applies from 10 October 2026 to 24 October 2026. The gap changes with daylight saving time, so check the date you need in the converter.

What is the best time to call Los Angeles from London?

London and Los Angeles share no 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM window. The closest overlap is 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM in London, which is 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM in Los Angeles, so one side takes an early or late call (both cities stay within 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM). This applies from 10 October 2026 to 24 October 2026.

Does the London–Los Angeles time difference change with daylight saving time?

Yes. Across the next 12 months the gap is 7–8 hours because of daylight saving time. From 25 October 2026 the difference becomes 7 hours, when London ends daylight saving time. From 1 November 2026 the difference becomes 8 hours, when Los Angeles ends daylight saving time. From 14 March 2027 the difference becomes 7 hours, when Los Angeles starts daylight saving time. From 28 March 2027 the difference becomes 8 hours, when London starts daylight saving time.

Can I convert a future date between London and Los Angeles?

Yes. Pick any date in the converter above and it applies the offsets London and Los Angeles will use on that day, including daylight saving time changes.

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Offsets checked against IANA time zone data on 10 October 2026.

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