🇺🇸 Los Angeles

Los Angeles runs on UTC-8 in winter and UTC-7 in summer. United States observes daylight saving time, so its UTC offset changes twice a year.

Sunrise 5:58 AMSunset 8:02 PM(local)

Los Angeles: daylight saving timeNow UTC-7 PDT. Next change: November 1, 2026 — clocks go back 1 hour.
Los AngelesUTC-7PDT
Dialing code+1
Population3,820,914
Coordinates34.05°N, 118.24°W
Elevation89 m
CurrencyUS Dollar (USD)

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Los Angeles right now?
Los Angeles runs on UTC-7 (PDT). The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current time, down to the second.
What time zone is Los Angeles in?
Los Angeles is on UTC-7 (PDT) — its offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
Does Los Angeles observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Los Angeles changes its clocks for daylight saving time. The next change is on November 1, 2026.
Does Los Angeles use the 12- or 24-hour clock?
Los Angeles commonly uses the 12-hour clock (with AM/PM).