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Los Angeles is on PDT (UTC-7) through November 1, 2026, when it shifts to PST (UTC-8). New York is always 3 hours ahead — a constant gap all year. Metro Rail starts running at 04:30; Hollywood studios and tech firms typically flex 09:00–18:30, and the 405 freeway gridlocks from around 15:30.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Los Angeles right now?+
Los Angeles operates on Pacific Time (PT). The current local time updates live on this page — no need to do the math yourself.
What time zone is Los Angeles in?+
Los Angeles is in the America/Los_Angeles time zone, which follows Pacific Standard Time (PST, UTC−8) in winter and Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC−7) during summer daylight saving time.
What is the UTC offset for Los Angeles?+
Los Angeles is UTC−8 during standard time (November–March) and UTC−7 during daylight saving time (March–November).
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and New York?+
Los Angeles is 3 hours behind New York. When it's noon in New York, it's 9:00 AM in Los Angeles.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and London?+
Los Angeles is typically 8 hours behind London (GMT). During daylight saving transitions the gap may briefly change to 7 or 9 hours, depending on when each region switches clocks.
Does Los Angeles observe daylight saving time?+
Yes. Los Angeles observes daylight saving time. Clocks spring forward one hour in mid-March and fall back one hour in early November.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Tokyo?+
Tokyo is 16 or 17 hours ahead of Los Angeles, depending on the time of year. Because Japan does not observe daylight saving time, the gap shifts when Los Angeles changes clocks.