Current Time in Los Angeles, United States
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
PDTUTC-7
Los Angeles time zone
Time Zone
Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)
IANA: America/Los_Angeles
UTC Offset
UTC-7
Daylight Saving Time
In effect (PDT)
Ends Nov 1, 2026
Coordinates
34.05° N, 118.24° W
Sunrise
6:39 AM
Sunset
6:53 PM
Sun times for Sep 19, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 15 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles to New York | +3 hours | |
| Los Angeles to London | +8 hours | |
| Los Angeles to Dubai | +11 hours | |
| Los Angeles to New Delhi | +12 hours 30 minutes | |
| Los Angeles to Tokyo | +16 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Los Angeles. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Los Angeles
What time zone is Los Angeles in?
Los Angeles is on Pacific Time (IANA time zone America/Los_Angeles). It uses Pacific Standard Time (PST, UTC-8) as standard time and Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC-7) during daylight saving time.
Does Los Angeles observe daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, daylight saving time starts on Sunday, March 8, 2026, when clocks go forward 1 hour at 2:00 AM, and ends on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back 1 hour at 2:00 AM.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Los Angeles?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, the sun rises at 6:39 AM and sets at 6:53 PM local time, giving 12 hours 15 minutes of daylight.
Is all of the United States on the same time as Los Angeles?
No. The United States has more than one time zone, so local time depends on the region. Los Angeles follows Pacific Time.