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Pacific Time Zone (PST/PDT)
Current Los Angeles Time
Pacific Time Zone
Los Angeles operates on Pacific Time, which is UTC-8 during Standard Time (PST) and UTC-7 during Daylight Saving Time (PDT). The city follows the same time zone as the entire West Coast of the United States.
Daylight Saving Time
LA 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).
Global Time Difference
When it's noon in Los Angeles, it's 3 PM in New York, 8 PM in London, and 5 AM the next day in Tokyo. LA is 3 hours behind the East Coast and 8 hours behind UTC.
LA Time Zone Facts
8
Hours behind UTC in winter
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Hours behind UTC in summer
3
Hours behind New York
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Time zone for West Coast
Los Angeles Business Hours
Standard Business Hours
Monday - Friday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST/PDT
Saturday:
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM PST/PDT
Sunday:
Closed
Entertainment Industry
Film Studios:
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM PST/PDT
TV Production:
6:00 AM - 8:00 PM PST/PDT
Music Studios:
24/7 Operations
World Time Comparison
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Japan Time
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Los Angeles in?
Los Angeles is in the Pacific Time Zone (PT), which is UTC-8 during Standard Time and UTC-7 during Daylight Saving Time.
Does LA observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes, Los Angeles observes Daylight Saving Time from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November each year.
How many hours behind UTC is LA?
LA is 8 hours behind UTC during Pacific Standard Time (winter) and 7 hours behind UTC during Pacific Daylight Time (summer).
What's the time difference between LA and New York?
Los Angeles is always 3 hours behind New York. When it's noon in LA, it's 3 PM in New York.