Current Time in Los Angeles, California
The live clock above displays the current local time in Los Angeles, California. Los Angeles operates on Pacific Time (PT), which is 8 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-8) during Standard Time and 7 hours behind (UTC-7) during Daylight Saving Time (DST). DST begins on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first Sunday in November. For entertainment and tech industries, Los Angeles is 3 hours behind New York City, 2 hours behind Chicago, 8 hours behind London, and 18 hours behind Sydney. For a world clock view, visit Time.now.
Pacific Time Zone
Los Angeles is in the Pacific Time Zone (PT), which covers the western United States, including California, Washington, Oregon, and Nevada. During Standard Time (November to March), the offset is UTC-8. During Daylight Saving Time (March to November), the offset is UTC-7. The table below shows the UTC offsets by season.
| Season | Time Zone | UTC Offset | Example Time (Los Angeles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter (Standard Time) | Pacific Standard Time (PST) | UTC-8 | 12:00 PM |
| Summer (Daylight Saving Time) | Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) | UTC-7 | 12:00 PM |
Time Differences to Other US Time Zones
Los Angeles is 3 hours behind New York City (Eastern Time), 2 hours behind Chicago (Central Time), and 1 hour behind Denver (Mountain Time). The table below shows the time differences to major US cities.
| City | Time Zone | Difference from Los Angeles |
|---|---|---|
| New York City | Eastern Time (ET) | +3 hours |
| Chicago | Central Time (CT) | +2 hours |
| Denver | Mountain Time (MT) | +1 hour |
For current times in these cities, see Time in New York, Time in Chicago, and Time in Denver.
Daylight Saving Time (DST) in Los Angeles
Los Angeles observes DST from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November. Clocks spring forward 1 hour at 2:00 AM PST to 3:00 AM PDT in March, and fall back 1 hour at 2:00 AM PDT to 1:00 AM PST in November. DST affects scheduling for businesses and entertainment industries, especially when coordinating with other time zones. For more on Eastern and Central zones, see Eastern Time (ET) and Central Time (CT).
International Time Differences
Los Angeles is 8 hours behind London (GMT) during Standard Time and 7 hours behind during DST. It is 18 hours behind Sydney (AEST) during Standard Time and 17 hours behind during DST. These differences are crucial for the entertainment and tech industries that collaborate globally. For worldwide city times, visit TimeRight.Now or CurrentTime.now for a multi-city world clock view.
Related Time Pages
For other US cities, see time in Boston and time in Las Vegas.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current time in Los Angeles?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Los Angeles. It updates automatically.
What time zone is Los Angeles in?
Los Angeles is in the Pacific Time Zone (PT). 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, Los Angeles observes DST from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.
How many hours ahead is New York City from Los Angeles?
New York City is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles. When it is 12:00 PM in Los Angeles, it is 3:00 PM in New York.
What is the UTC offset for Los Angeles?
The UTC offset is UTC-8 during Standard Time and UTC-7 during Daylight Saving Time.
How do I convert Los Angeles time to London time?
During Standard Time, London is 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles. During DST, London is 7 hours ahead. For example, when it is 12:00 PM in Los Angeles (PST), it is 8:00 PM in London (GMT).