🇺🇸 Current Time in Los Angeles
⚙️ Time Zone Tools & Information
🌍 Time Difference from Los Angeles
Compare Los Angeles time with major cities around the world
| City | Time Difference | Current Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 New York | +3 hours | --:-- |
| 🇬🇧 London | +8 hours | --:-- |
| 🇯🇵 Tokyo | +17 hours | --:-- |
| 🇨🇳 Shanghai | +16 hours | --:-- |
| 🇦🇺 Sydney | +19 hours | --:-- |
| 🇩🇪 Berlin | +9 hours | --:-- |
📞 Best Time to Call Los Angeles
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Recommended calling times:
- 🟢 Best: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST/PDT (Business hours)
- 🟡 Good: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM PST/PDT (Extended hours)
- 🔴 Avoid: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM PST/PDT (Night time)
🏢 Business Hours
🌅 Sun Information
Los Angeles enjoys a Mediterranean climate with mild, sunny weather year-round.
📊 Quick Facts About Los Angeles Time
- Time Zone: Pacific Standard Time (PST) / Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)
- UTC Offset: UTC-8 (winter) / UTC-7 (summer)
- DST: March to November (PDT), November to March (PST)
- Same as: San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Las Vegas
- IANA Name: America/Los_Angeles
🎯 Travel Tips
- Los Angeles observes Daylight Saving Time
- Business hours typically 9 AM - 5 PM weekdays
- Hollywood entertainment industry keeps flexible hours
- LAX Airport operates 24/7
- Metro system runs from 4:30 AM to 1:30 AM
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does Los Angeles have Daylight Saving Time?
Yes, Los Angeles observes Daylight Saving Time. It switches to PDT (UTC-7) in March and back to PST (UTC-8) in 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 LA, it's 3 PM in New York.
How many hours is China ahead of Los Angeles?
China is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles (PST) or 15 hours ahead during PDT. When it's noon in LA, it's 4 AM the next day in China.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and London?
Los Angeles is 8 hours behind London (GMT) or 7 hours behind during BST. When it's noon in LA, it's 8 PM in London.
What are typical business hours in Los Angeles?
Standard business hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on weekdays (Monday-Friday). Entertainment industry often keeps flexible hours.
When does Los Angeles switch to Daylight Saving Time?
Los Angeles switches to PDT (UTC-7) on the second Sunday in March and back to PST (UTC-8) on the first Sunday in November.