πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Current Time in Los Angeles, United States

Timezone Details

Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Full Name
Pacific Daylight Time
Abbreviation
PST / PDT
UTC Offset
GMT-8 / GMT-7
Daylight Saving
Observed
DST Starts
Mar 8, 2026
Clocks move forward 1 hour
DST Ends
Nov 1, 2026
Clocks move back 1 hour
Sunrise
7:06 AM
Dawn at 6:41 AM
Sunset
7:00 PM
Dusk at 7:25 PM
Day Length
11h 55m
Noon at 1:03 PM
Moon 22%
Waning Crescent
Rise 4:36 AM Β· Set 2:48 PM

Time Differences

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ New York3 hours ahead
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ London7 hours ahead
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Tokyo16 hours ahead
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Sydney18 hours ahead

Live Time Comparison

What Time Is It in Los Angeles?

The current local time in Los Angeles, United States is displayed in the live clock above. Los Angeles is in the PDT timezone (GMT-7). The clock updates every second to show the precise current time.

What Timezone Is Los Angeles In?

Los Angeles uses the America/Los_Angeles timezone. The abbreviation is PDT, with a UTC offset of GMT-7. During daylight saving time, the abbreviation changes to PDT (GMT-7).

Does Los Angeles Observe Daylight Saving Time?

Yes, Los Angeles observes Daylight Saving Time. During standard time the abbreviation is PST (GMT-8). During DST it changes to PDT (GMT-7). DST starts on Mar 8, 2026 (clocks move forward 1 hour). DST ends on Nov 1, 2026 (clocks move back 1 hour).

What Is the Time Difference Between Los Angeles and Other Cities?

Compared to Los Angeles: New York is 3 hours ahead. London is 7 hours ahead. Tokyo is 16 hours ahead. Sydney is 18 hours ahead. These differences may shift when daylight saving time is in effect.

What Are the Best Times to Call Los Angeles?

The best time to call Los Angeles is during local business hours, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM PDT. Use the time comparison above to convert these hours to your local timezone. Add Los Angeles to your World Clock to track the time at a glance.

What Time Is Sunrise and Sunset in Los Angeles?

Today in Los Angeles, sunrise is at 7:06 AM and sunset is at 7:00 PM (local time). The total day length is 11h 55m. Solar noon occurs at 1:03 PM. These times change throughout the year based on the season and Los Angeles's latitude.

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