Los Angeles Time - Current Time in Los Angeles
Current time in Los Angeles (PST/PDT). Live clock showing exact time in Los Angeles, California with time zone information and daylight saving time details.
Los Angeles Time Zone Information
Time Zone: Pacific Time Zone
Standard Time: PST (UTC-8)
Daylight Time: PDT (UTC-7)
DST Period: March - November
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Time Comparison with Other Cities
| City | Current Time | Time Zone | UTC Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | Loading... | PST/PDT | UTC-8/-7 |
| New York | Loading... | EST/EDT | UTC-5/-4 |
| Chicago | Loading... | CST/CDT | UTC-6/-5 |
| London | Loading... | GMT/BST | UTC+0/+1 |
| Tokyo | Loading... | JST | UTC+9 |
| UTC | Loading... | UTC | UTC+0 |
About Los Angeles Time
Los Angeles follows Pacific Time, which is 8 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-8) during standard time and 7 hours behind (UTC-7) during daylight saving time. The Pacific Time Zone covers the western United States, including California, Washington, Oregon, and Nevada.
Pacific Daylight Time in Los Angeles
Los Angeles observes Daylight Saving Time from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November. During this period, clocks are set forward by one hour, making it Pacific Daylight Time (PDT). The rest of the year uses Pacific Standard Time (PST).
Business Hours in Los Angeles
Typical business hours in Los Angeles are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The entertainment industry often operates on different schedules, with many studios and production companies working extended hours. The tech industry in Silicon Valley typically follows similar Pacific Time schedules.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Los Angeles in?
Los Angeles is in the Pacific Time Zone. It uses Pacific Standard Time (PST, UTC-8) during winter months and Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC-7) during summer months when daylight saving time is in effect.
When does daylight saving time start and end in Los Angeles?
Daylight saving time in Los Angeles starts on the second Sunday in March (clocks spring forward 1 hour) and ends on the first Sunday in November (clocks fall back 1 hour). During DST, Los Angeles uses Pacific Daylight Time (PDT).
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and other major cities?
Los Angeles is 3 hours behind New York (EST), 8 hours behind London (GMT), 17 hours behind Tokyo (JST), and 19 hours behind Sydney (AEST). These differences may vary by 1 hour during daylight saving time transitions.