Current Time in Los Angeles
Los Angeles operates on Pacific Time — PST (UTC-8) in winter and PDT (UTC-7) during summer. LA is home to Hollywood and the tech industry.
Los Angeles
05:57:18 AM
Thu, May 21, 2026
America/Los_Angeles
PDT
GMT-7
Yes
Time Conversion Table
| City | Current Time | Offset | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 08:57:18 AM | GMT-4 | +3h |
| Chicago | 07:57:18 AM | GMT-5 | +2h |
| Denver | 06:57:18 AM | GMT-6 | +1h |
| Los Angeles | 05:57:18 AM | GMT-7 | +0h |
| London | 01:57:18 PM | GMT+1 | +8h |
| Berlin | 02:57:18 PM | GMT+2 | +9h |
| Dubai | 04:57:18 PM | GMT+4 | +11h |
| Mumbai | 06:27:18 PM | GMT+5:30 | +12h 30m |
| Singapore | 08:57:18 PM | GMT+8 | +15h |
| Tokyo | 09:57:18 PM | GMT+9 | +16h |
| Sydney | 10:57:18 PM | GMT+10 | +17h |
| Auckland | 12:57:18 AM | GMT+12 | +19h |
Use Cases
Coordinate with West Coast tech teams
Track entertainment industry schedules
Plan US cross-country meetings
Schedule Silicon Valley calls
Tips
PST is UTC-8, PDT is UTC-7
LA is 3 hours behind New York
Many tech companies are headquartered in Pacific Time
LA is 8 hours behind London (GMT)
FAQ
What timezone is Los Angeles in?
Los Angeles uses PST (UTC-8) in winter and PDT (UTC-7) from March to November.
What is the time difference between LA and New York?
Los Angeles is always 3 hours behind New York.
What is the time difference between LA and London?
Los Angeles is 8 hours behind London during GMT/PST, and the same 8 hours during BST/PDT.
Does Los Angeles observe DST?
Yes. LA switches to PDT on the second Sunday of March and back to PST on the first Sunday of November.