Current Time in Los Angeles
Los Angeles is on PDT (UTC-7) right now, until 1 November 2026. Clocks go back 1 hour that day.
Los Angeles time at a glance
- Time zone: America/Los_Angeles (PST / PDT).
- UTC offset now: UTC-7, on daylight saving time.
- Next clock change: 1 November 2026, clocks go back 1 hour.
- Country: California, United States of America.
- Longest 9-to-5 overlap among eight hubs: New York, 5 hours.
What time is it in Los Angeles? PDT (UTC-7), next clock change 1 November 2026, UTC table and working-hours overlap with eight cities.
What time zone is Los Angeles in?
Los Angeles is in the America/Los_Angeles time zone. Right now it is on PDT (UTC-7), which is 7 hours behind UTC, until 1 November 2026.
Los Angeles, California, United States of America, switches between PST (UTC-8) and PDT (UTC-7). Los Angeles is currently on daylight saving time.
Does Los Angeles use daylight saving time?
Yes. Los Angeles moves between PST (UTC-8) and PDT (UTC-7). The next change is on 1 November 2026, when clocks go back 1 hour and Los Angeles moves to PST.
| Date | What happens | New time zone |
|---|---|---|
| 1 November 2026 | At 2:00 AM clocks go back 1 hour to 1:00 AM | PST (UTC-8) |
| 14 March 2027 | At 2:00 AM clocks go forward 1 hour to 3:00 AM | PDT (UTC-7) |
What is Los Angeles time in UTC?
Right now Los Angeles is 7 hours behind UTC, so add 7 hours to Los Angeles time to get UTC. The offset is UTC-8 on PST and UTC-7 on PDT, so use the column for the date you need.
| Time in Los Angeles | UTC when Los Angeles is on PST (UTC-8) | UTC when Los Angeles is on PDT (UTC-7) |
|---|---|---|
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM (+1 day) | 12:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 AM (+1 day) | 3:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 AM (+1 day) | 6:00 AM (+1 day) |
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and other major cities?
Los Angeles is 7 hours behind London and 3 hours behind New York right now. The longest shared 9 AM to 5 PM window is with New York, at 5 hours.
| City | Gap from Los Angeles | Shared 9-to-5 window (Los Angeles time) | Same window in that city |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 7 hours ahead | 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM | 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
| New York | 3 hours ahead | 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM | 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
| Dubai | 11 hours ahead | — | — |
| Mumbai | 12 hours 30 minutes ahead | — | — |
| Singapore | 15 hours ahead | — | — |
| Tokyo | 16 hours ahead | — | — |
| Sydney | 18 hours ahead | 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM (+1 day) |
Which time converters include Los Angeles?
SavvyToolz has 8 converter pages for Los Angeles, pairing it with New York, London, Sydney and Tokyo. Each one gives the hour-by-hour table, the gap across daylight saving changes and the best time to call.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What time zone is Los Angeles in?
- Los Angeles is in the America/Los_Angeles time zone. Right now it is on PDT (UTC-7), which is 7 hours behind UTC, until 1 November 2026.
- When do the clocks change in Los Angeles?
- Yes. Los Angeles moves between PST (UTC-8) and PDT (UTC-7). The next change is on 1 November 2026, when clocks go back 1 hour and Los Angeles moves to PST.
- Is Los Angeles ahead of or behind UTC?
- Los Angeles is 7 hours behind UTC right now (UTC-7), so add 7 hours to Los Angeles time to get UTC. After 1 November 2026 it is on PST (UTC-8).
- What is the best time to call Los Angeles from New York?
- Both cities are inside 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Los Angeles time, which is 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM in New York. Los Angeles is 3 hours behind New York right now.