Las Vegas is on standard time, UTC−8 (PST). On Sunday, March 14, 2027, clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC−7.
Las Vegas and your time
Las Vegas at a glance
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | Nevada |
| Time zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Abbreviation now | PST |
| UTC offset now | UTC−8 |
| Daylight saving time | Starts Mar 14, 2027 |
| Next clock change | Sunday, March 14, 2027 |
| Coordinates | 36.17° N, 115.14° W |
Which time zone Las Vegas uses
Las Vegas follows the America/Los_Angeles time zone. Standard time began on Sunday, November 1, 2026. Once the clocks go forward at 2:00 AM, daylight saving time (UTC−7 (PDT)) lasts until Sunday, November 7, 2027.
The United States uses 6 offsets, and Las Vegas is not on the same time as the capital: right now Washington D.C. is 3 hours ahead of Las Vegas.
Clock changes in Las Vegas, 2026 and 2027
| Date | Change | New offset |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, March 8, 2026 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC−7 |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 1:00 AM | UTC−8 |
| Sunday, March 14, 2027 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC−7 |
| Sunday, November 7, 2027 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 1:00 AM | UTC−8 |
Time difference between Las Vegas and other cities
Take 9:00 AM in Las Vegas: the clock reads 5:00 PM in London, 4:00 AM (next day) in Sydney and 12:00 PM in Washington D.C.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington D.C. | --:-- | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 5 h |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | None |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 9 h ahead | 9 h ahead | 9 h ahead | None |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 12 h ahead | 12 h ahead | 11 h ahead | None |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 13 h 30 min ahead | 13 h 30 min ahead | 12 h 30 min ahead | None |
| Singapore | --:-- | 16 h ahead | 16 h ahead | 15 h ahead | None |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 17 h ahead | 17 h ahead | 16 h ahead | None |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 19 h ahead | 19 h ahead | 17 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 7 h ahead | None |
The difference is not fixed for every city: where the January and July columns disagree, one side moves its clocks and the other does not, or both move on different dates.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise and sunset in Las Vegas
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
|---|---|
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Las Vegas runs from 9 hours 42 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 38 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 8:02 PM, comes on June 28.
Daylight through the year in Las Vegas
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:44 AM | 6:52 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:24 AM | 8:01 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 6:29 AM | 6:37 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:48 AM | 4:30 PM | 9 h 42 min |
Daylight saving time moves sunrise and sunset 1 hour later by the clock in summer, which is why the latest sunsets fall in the daylight saving months.
When the sun is highest in Las Vegas
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Las Vegas: solar noon falls at about 11:40 AM on standard time and 12:40 PM during daylight saving time.
Cities near Las Vegas
Every city below shares Las Vegas’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson | 21 km (13 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Victorville | 267 km (166 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Cities that share Las Vegas’s time zone
These cities follow the same time zone rules as Las Vegas, including the same clock changes.
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Las Vegas today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
More cities in United States
- New York
- Los Angeles
- Chicago
- Houston
- Phoenix
- Philadelphia
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- The Bronx
- Dallas
- Jacksonville
- Fort Worth
All time zones and cities in the United States
Plan around the time in Las Vegas
- Convert a time to or from Las Vegas: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Las Vegas to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Las Vegas and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Las Vegas in?
Las Vegas uses the America/Los_Angeles time zone: UTC−8 (PST) in standard time and UTC−7 (PDT) during daylight saving time.
When do the clocks change in Las Vegas?
The next change is on Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM, when clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC−7. They go back again on Sunday, November 7, 2027.
What is the time difference between Las Vegas and London?
Las Vegas is 8 hours behind London for most of the year. From March 14 to March 27 and October 30 to November 7, the gap is 7 hours, because Las Vegas and London change their clocks on different dates.
Is Las Vegas on the same time as Washington D.C.?
No. Washington D.C. is 3 hours ahead of Las Vegas, because the United States uses more than one offset.
How long is the longest day in Las Vegas?
About 14 hours 38 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 42 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.