Los Angeles time zone facts
| Date | Thursday, October 1, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Pacific Daylight Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| UTC offset | UTC−7 |
| Daylight saving | Yes (currently summer time) |
| Next clock change | Sunday, November 1, 2026, 02:00 AM → 01:00 AM, UTC−8 (1 hour back) |
| Sunrise / sunset | 06:46 AM / 06:38 PM (Thu, October 1) |
| Country | United States — several time zones in the country |
| Coordinates | 34.05° N, 118.24° W |
London to Los Angeles time converter
When it is a given hour in London, what time is it in Los Angeles? Highlighted rows fall inside business hours (9 am–6 pm) in both cities — the best window for calls and meetings (1 hours).
| London | Los Angeles |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 16:00 (previous day) |
| 01:00 | 17:00 (previous day) |
| 02:00 | 18:00 (previous day) |
| 03:00 | 19:00 (previous day) |
| 04:00 | 20:00 (previous day) |
| 05:00 | 21:00 (previous day) |
| 06:00 | 22:00 (previous day) |
| 07:00 | 23:00 (previous day) |
| 08:00 | 00:00 |
| 09:00 | 01:00 |
| 10:00 | 02:00 |
| 11:00 | 03:00 |
| 12:00 | 04:00 |
| 13:00 | 05:00 |
| 14:00 | 06:00 |
| 15:00 | 07:00 |
| 16:00 | 08:00 |
| 17:00 | 09:00 |
| 18:00 | 10:00 |
| 19:00 | 11:00 |
| 20:00 | 12:00 |
| 21:00 | 13:00 |
| 22:00 | 14:00 |
| 23:00 | 15:00 |
Los Angeles time compared with world cities
Differences are relative to Los Angeles. Where daylight saving applies, a gap can change by an hour during the year.
| City | UTC offset | Compared with Los Angeles |
|---|---|---|
| Istanbul | UTC+3 | 10 hours ahead |
| London | UTC+1 | 8 hours ahead |
| New York | UTC−4 | 3 hours ahead |
| Dubai | UTC+4 | 11 hours ahead |
| Moscow | UTC+3 | 10 hours ahead |
| Tokyo | UTC+9 | 16 hours ahead |
| Sydney | UTC+10 | 17 hours ahead |
Daylight saving time
Los Angeles observes daylight saving time. It is currently on daylight (summer) time. The next clock change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026: at 02:00 AM local time clocks go back 1 hour to 01:00 AM (UTC−8).
Sunrise and sunset in Los Angeles
Sunrise, sunset and day length for the next 7 days (local time, including atmospheric refraction, ±2 minutes).
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, October 1 | 06:46 AM | 06:38 PM | 11 h 53 min |
| Fri, October 2 | 06:46 AM | 06:37 PM | 11 h 50 min |
| Sat, October 3 | 06:47 AM | 06:36 PM | 11 h 48 min |
| Sun, October 4 | 06:48 AM | 06:34 PM | 11 h 46 min |
| Mon, October 5 | 06:49 AM | 06:33 PM | 11 h 44 min |
| Tue, October 6 | 06:49 AM | 06:31 PM | 11 h 42 min |
| Wed, October 7 | 06:50 AM | 06:30 PM | 11 h 40 min |
Golden hour and blue hour in Los Angeles
Photographers' soft, warm light (golden hour) happens while the sun is between 6° above and 4° below the horizon; blue hour follows between 4° and 6° below. Local times for Thu, October 1:
| Morning blue hour | 06:21 AM – 06:30 AM |
|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | 06:30 AM – 07:19 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 06:05 PM – 06:54 PM |
| Evening blue hour | 06:54 PM – 07:03 PM |
Golden hour calculator for any date or location
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and London?
Los Angeles is currently 8 hours behind London. Because daylight saving rules differ between places, this gap can change by an hour during parts of the year.
What time zone is Los Angeles in?
Los Angeles is in Pacific Daylight Time (UTC−7). IANA time zone ID: America/Los_Angeles.
Does Los Angeles observe daylight saving time?
Los Angeles observes daylight saving time. It is currently on daylight (summer) time. The next clock change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026: at 02:00 AM local time clocks go back 1 hour to 01:00 AM (UTC−8).
When is golden hour in Los Angeles?
On Thu, October 1, evening golden hour in Los Angeles runs 06:05 PM – 06:54 PM and morning golden hour 06:30 AM – 07:19 AM (local time).
What time is sunrise and sunset in Los Angeles?
On Thu, October 1, sunrise in Los Angeles is at 06:46 AM and sunset at 06:38 PM, a day length of 11 h 53 min (local time).