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Time Zone
PST/PDT
UTC Offset
UTC -8/-7
Population
4 million
Current Local Time in Los Angeles
Los Angeles is the entertainment capital of the world, home to Hollywood and major tech companies. The city uses Pacific Time, 3 hours behind New York.
Time Zone Information
Los Angeles uses the PST/PDT time zone, which is UTC -8/-7. The city observes Daylight Saving Time, shifting clocks forward in spring and back in fall.
When to Call Los Angeles
If you are scheduling a call or meeting with someone in Los Angeles, consider these general business hours:
- Standard business hours: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM local time
- Best time for international calls: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM local time
- Avoid calling: Before 8:00 AM or after 9:00 PM local time
Quick Time Conversions
Use our Time Difference Calculator to convert Los Angeles time to your local time zone, or check our World Time tool to see multiple cities at once.
What time zone is Los Angeles in?
Los Angeles is in the PST/PDT time zone, which is UTC -8/-7.
Does Los Angeles observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes, Los Angeles observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks move forward one hour in spring and back one hour in fall.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and New York?
Use our Time Difference Calculator to get the exact current difference, as it may vary during Daylight Saving Time transitions.