Los Angeles time zone
Pacific Time (PT) — UTC−8 in winter (PST), UTC−7 in summer (PDT).
Los Angeles keeps Pacific Time, the clock of Hollywood and Silicon Valley's southern neighbour. The live display above shows the exact current time in LA.
- Pacific Time is 3 hours behind New York — 9 AM in LA is noon on the East Coast
- LA observes daylight saving (PDT) from March to November
- Most US film and tech release times are announced in PT
Frequently Asked Questions
How far behind New York is Los Angeles?
Exactly 3 hours all year round — both cities change their clocks on the same dates, so noon in New York is always 9 AM in Los Angeles.
What does PST vs PDT mean?
PST (Pacific Standard Time, UTC−8) applies in winter; PDT (Pacific Daylight Time, UTC−7) applies from March to November. The clock above switches automatically.
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