Standard time applies in Los Angeles right now, at UTC−8. The next change comes on Sunday, March 14, 2027, when clocks move to UTC−7.
Los Angeles and your time
Los Angeles at a glance
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | California |
| 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 | 34.05° N, 118.24° W |
Los Angeles time zone and clock changes
The America/Los_Angeles rules put Los Angeles on standard time (UTC−8 (PST)) since Sunday, November 1, 2026. After the change, daylight saving time runs until Sunday, November 7, 2027.
Watch out when booking with the capital: Washington D.C. is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles, because the United States spans 6 offsets.
Clock changes in Los Angeles, 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 |
Los Angeles time compared with major cities
Take 9:00 AM in Los Angeles: 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 |
Some gaps change during the year because Los Angeles and the other city change clocks on different dates, or only one of them changes at all. The January and July columns show both versions.
Shared office hours is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Los Angeles
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
|---|---|
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Over the year, daylight in Los Angeles grows from 9 hours 53 minutes to 14 hours 26 minutes and back, a swing of 4 hours 33 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Los Angeles
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:56 AM | 7:05 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:42 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 6:41 AM | 6:49 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:55 AM | 4:48 PM | 9 h 53 min |
Sunrise and sunset jump by 1 hour on the days the clocks change, even though the daylight itself changes only by a minute or two.
Clock time and sun time in Los Angeles
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Los Angeles: solar noon falls at about 11:55 AM on standard time and 12:55 PM during daylight saving time.
Places close to Los Angeles
All the places listed below keep the same time as Los Angeles.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Monte | 20 km (12 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Torrance | 26 km (16 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Long Beach | 32 km (20 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Anaheim | 39 km (24 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Santa Clarita | 47 km (29 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Santa Ana | 49 km (30 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Huntington Beach | 49 km (30 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Simi Valley | 55 km (34 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Other cities on America/Los_Angeles time
Same clock, same changes: these cities use America/Los_Angeles just like Los Angeles.
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Los Angeles today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
More cities in United States
- New York
- Chicago
- Houston
- Phoenix
- Philadelphia
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- The Bronx
- Dallas
- Jacksonville
- Fort Worth
- San Jose
All time zones and cities in the United States
Tools for time in Los Angeles
- Convert a time to or from Los Angeles: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Los Angeles to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Los Angeles and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Los Angeles in?
Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?
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 Los Angeles and London?
Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles and London change their clocks on different dates.
Is Los Angeles on the same time as Washington D.C.?
No. Washington D.C. is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles, because the United States uses more than one offset.
How long is the longest day in Los Angeles?
About 14 hours 26 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 53 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.