Current Time in Los Angeles
The live local time in Los Angeles, United States — Los Angeles (America/Los_Angeles). Compare it with major cities below, or open the full world clock map.
Time in Los Angeles
Los Angeles follows the America/Los_Angeles time zone. Its offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) changes when daylight saving time is in effect, so the live clock above always shows the real local time right now.
Daylight saving: Los Angeles observes daylight saving time. The clocks next go back one hour (DST ends) on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
To plan a call or event across zones, compare Los Angeles with other cities in the list above, browse every offset on the interactive time zone map, or turn any moment into a shareable code with the Discord timestamp generator.
Los Angeles quick facts
- Country
- United States
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- UTC offset
- UTC−8 (January) / UTC−7 (July)
- Calling code
- +1
- Population (metro area, approx.)
- ≈ 12.9 million
- Coordinates
- 34.05°N, 118.24°W
Best time to call Los Angeles
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in New York, it's 6:00 AM–2:00 PM in Los Angeles. The best window for business calls is roughly 9:00 AM–2:00 PM Los Angeles time.
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in London, it's 1:00 AM–9:00 AM in Los Angeles. There is little or no business-hours overlap — aim for early morning or late evening instead.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Los Angeles in?+
Los Angeles is in the America/Los_Angeles time zone. The live clock shows its current UTC offset, which already accounts for daylight saving where it applies.
Does Los Angeles observe daylight saving time?+
The times shown use the current IANA time zone (America/Los_Angeles), so daylight saving is reflected automatically whenever United States observes it.
When do the clocks change in Los Angeles?+
Los Angeles observes daylight saving time. The clocks next go back one hour (DST ends) on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
What is the best time to call Los Angeles from New York?+
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in New York, it's 6:00 AM–2:00 PM in Los Angeles. The best window for business calls is roughly 9:00 AM–2:00 PM Los Angeles time.