Current Time in Los Angeles (LA), United States
Los Angeles is on Pacific Standard Time – PST (UTC−8) right now. It switches to PDT (UTC−7) on 14 Mar 2027.
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Time zone of Los Angeles
| Time zone | Pacific Standard Time |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | PST |
| UTC offset | UTC−8 |
| IANA time zone id | America/Los_Angeles |
| Daylight saving time | Yes – UTC−8 in winter, UTC−7 in summer |
Time difference between Los Angeles and other cities
Daylight saving time in Los Angeles
2026
- 8 March 2026: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from PST (UTC−8) to PDT (UTC−7).
- 1 November 2026: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from PDT (UTC−7) to PST (UTC−8).
2027
- 14 March 2027: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from PST (UTC−8) to PDT (UTC−7).
- 7 November 2027: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from PDT (UTC−7) to PST (UTC−8).
Los Angeles time FAQ
What time is it in Los Angeles right now?
Los Angeles is on PST (UTC−8). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Los Angeles, updated every second.
What time zone is Los Angeles in?
Los Angeles is in Pacific Standard Time, abbreviated PST, UTC−8. Its IANA time zone id is America/Los_Angeles.
Does Los Angeles observe daylight saving time?
Yes. The next change is on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from PST to PDT.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and New York?
New York is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Other cities in USA
Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.