Los Angeles to London Time Converter

Key facts

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

Los Angeles to London time conversion table

Best time to call or meet

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

Daylight saving time changes

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

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

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

• 9 October 2026 until 25 October 2026: London is 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
• 25 October 2026 until 1 November 2026: London is 7 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
• 1 November 2026 until 14 March 2027: London is 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
• 14 March 2027 until 28 March 2027: London is 7 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
• 28 March 2027 until 9 October 2027: London is 8 hours ahead of 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.

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.

These times apply from 9 October 2026 to 24 October 2026. The gap changes with daylight saving time.

Los Angeles and London time zones

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

Both are named IANA time zones, so Los Angeles and London 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 Los Angeles and London?

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

Is London ahead of Los Angeles?

Yes. London is 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles until 25 October 2026, so it is already later in London. Put the other way, Los Angeles is 8 hours behind London.

What is 8 PM London time in Los Angeles?

8:00 PM in London is 12:00 PM in Los Angeles. This applies from 9 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 London when it is 9 AM in Los Angeles?

When it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles, it is 5:00 PM the same day in London. This applies from 9 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 London from Los Angeles?

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

Does the Los Angeles–London 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 Los Angeles and London?

Yes. Pick any date in the converter above and it applies the offsets Los Angeles and London 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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