PlanetClocksCurrent local time in Los Angeles
Sunrise / Sunset · today
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Time zone facts
- Time zone
- Pacific Time
- IANA zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Current UTC offset
- UTC−8
- Daylight saving time
- Yes · UTC−7
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California
- Population
- 3,820,914
- Coordinates
- 34.05° N, 118.24° W
- Elevation
- 89 m
Los Angeles is a city in the United States, in California, with a population of about 3,820,914. It uses the Pacific Time time zone (IANA identifier America/Los_Angeles).
Los Angeles observes daylight saving time. Standard time is UTC−8 and summer time is UTC−7. In 2027, clocks go forward one hour on March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM and go back one hour on November 7, 2027 at 2:00 AM.
Other cities on the same clock include San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Las Vegas.
Because Los Angeles lies at 34.05° N, 118.24° W, the length of the day changes moderately through the year: around the June solstice there are about 14 h 26 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 9 h 53 min.
Time difference with other cities
Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:56 AM | 7:04 PM | 12 h 08 min |
| June solstice | 5:42 AM | 8:07 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| September equinox | 6:41 AM | 6:49 PM | 12 h 09 min |
| December solstice | 6:54 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 53 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Los Angeles in?
Los Angeles is in the Pacific Time time zone, IANA identifier America/Los_Angeles. The UTC offset is UTC−8 (UTC−7 during daylight saving time).
Does Los Angeles have daylight saving time?
Yes. Los Angeles switches between UTC−8 (standard time) and UTC−7 (daylight saving time). In 2027, clocks go forward on March 14, 2027 and go back on November 7, 2027.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and New York?
New York is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles all year round.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and London?
London is 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles all year round.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Los Angeles?
Sunrise and sunset times change daily; today's times are shown at the top of this page. Around the June solstice, the sun rises at about 5:42 AM and sets at about 8:07 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 6:54 AM and sets at about 4:47 PM (local time).
Nearby cities
- San Diego United States · 180 km ·
- Tijuana Mexico · 210 km ·
- Las Vegas United States · 370 km ·
- San Francisco United States · 560 km ·
- Phoenix United States · 570 km ·
- Denver United States · 1,340 km ·