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Current Time in Los Angeles
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Population3.9 mil.
The exact current time in Los Angeles, California is displayed live above, synchronized with international NTP servers. The most populous city on the US West Coast operates on the … time zone (…), at an offset of …. …. Los Angeles anchors the US Pacific time zone, which stretches from the Mexican border to the Canadian frontier and includes major cities such as San Francisco, Seattle, Portland, and Las Vegas. … As the global capital of entertainment, tech, and trade, Los Angeles time governs everything from Hollywood film releases to Pacific Rim financial dealings.
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Los Angeles Time vs Major World Cities – Live Comparison
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| 🇺🇸Chicago | --:-- | … | … |
| 🇬🇧London | --:-- | … | … |
| 🇫🇷Paris | --:-- | … | … |
| 🇦🇪Dubai | --:-- | GST UTC+4 | … |
| 🇮🇳Mumbai | --:-- | IST UTC+5:30 | … |
| 🇯🇵Tokyo | --:-- | JST UTC+9 | … |
| 🇦🇺Sydney | --:-- | … | … |
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Daylight Saving Time in Los Angeles – PST & PDT Explained
☀️ Daylight Time (PDT)
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PDT — Pacific Daylight Time
📅 2nd Sunday of March → 1st Sunday of November
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❄️ Standard Time (PST)
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PST — Pacific Standard Time
📅 1st Sunday of November → 2nd Sunday of March
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💡 Important note: Los Angeles and New York always observe DST transitions on the same day, maintaining a near-constant 3-hour gap throughout the year. The US changes clocks roughly 3 weeks before the UK in spring, so for a brief window each year London is only … ahead of Los Angeles instead of the usual 8 hours. Use our Time Zone Converter to get the exact current difference at any moment.
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Los Angeles Time Zone Converter – Compare with World Cities
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Los Angeles – Geography & Location Facts
LocationSouth-West USACalifornia · Pacific Coast
GPS Coordinates34.0522°N118.2437°W (west)
Average Elevation71 mabove sea level
City Area1,302 km²Metro area: ~87,940 km²
ClimateCsb / Csa (Köppen)Mediterranean — warm & dry
Main WaterwayPacific Ocean~25 km from downtown to Santa Monica Bay
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Population & Administrative Data
| Population (city) | ~3.9 million |
| Metropolitan area (MSA) | ~13.2 million |
| Density | ~3,000 people/km² |
| Official language | English (de facto) |
| Currency | US Dollar ($, USD) |
| International dial code | +1 (213 / 310 / 323 / 424…) |
| Internet domain | .us / .com / .la |
| ZIP code format | 90001 – 91899 (LA County) |
| Drives on | Right 🚗 |
| ISO code | US-CA |
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A Brief History of Los Angeles
- ~8000 BCEIndigenous Tongva (Gabrieleño) and Chumash peoples inhabit the Los Angeles Basin for thousands of years, building villages along the Los Angeles River and coastal wetlands.
- 1781On 4 September, Spanish governor Felipe de Neve founds El Pueblo de la Reyna de Los Ángeles on behalf of the Spanish Crown with 44 settlers, establishing what would become the city of Los Angeles.
- 1848–1850California is ceded to the United States at the end of the Mexican–American War (Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo). In 1850, Los Angeles is incorporated as an official US city when California joins the Union.
- 1876The Southern Pacific Transcontinental Railroad reaches Los Angeles, triggering a dramatic land boom. The city's population explodes from a few thousand to hundreds of thousands within two decades.
- 1910s–1920sFilmmakers flee east-coast patents and arrive in Hollywood. Universal (1912), Paramount (1916), Warner Bros. (1923), and MGM (1924) all set up studios, making LA the undisputed film capital of the world.
- TodayLA is home to ~3.9 million residents speaking over 200 languages, with the Port of Los Angeles being the busiest container port in the Western Hemisphere. The city hosted the Summer Olympics in 1932, 1984, and is set to host again in 2028.
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Top Tourist Attractions in Los Angeles
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Hollywood Sign & Walk of FameThe iconic Hollywood Sign crowns Mount Lee at 501 m above sea level. Below, the Walk of Fame on Hollywood Blvd. features over 2,700 five-pointed stars honouring entertainment legends.
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Santa Monica & Venice BeachSanta Monica Pier stretches ~488 m into the Pacific with its famous solar-powered Ferris wheel. Venice Beach's Boardwalk, skate park, and Muscle Beach attract millions each year.
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The Getty CenterPerched above the San Diego Freeway, the Getty offers a world-class art collection spanning impressionism to antiquities, alongside stunning architecture by Richard Meier — and free admission.
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Griffith Observatory & ParkGriffith Park covers 1,740 hectares — the largest municipal park in any US city. The Art Deco observatory offers free planetarium shows and the best views of the Hollywood Sign and downtown skyline.
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Universal Studios HollywoodOne of the oldest operating major movie studios and a top theme park — featuring The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Jurassic World ride, and working backlot tours.
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Beverly Hills & Rodeo DriveThe 90210 zip code: stroll three blocks of Rodeo Drive's ultra-luxury boutiques, celebrity-spot in nearby Bel Air, and snap the palatial homes along Sunset Boulevard.
✈️ Los Angeles Airports
| Airport | IATA Code | Distance | Transport | Type |
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| Los Angeles International | LAX | ~24 km south-west | ~40 min (FlyAway bus / taxi) | 🌍 Busiest airport on the US West Coast |
| Hollywood Burbank | BUR | ~21 km north | ~30 min (taxi / rideshare) | ✈️ Domestic & short-haul |
| Long Beach | LGB | ~32 km south-east | ~40 min (taxi / rideshare) | ✈️ Low-cost carriers |
| John Wayne – Orange County | SNA | ~50 km south-east | ~50 min (taxi / freeway) | ✈️ Domestic & regional |
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Los Angeles Food Culture & Iconic Dishes
LA IconStreet TacosLA's taco truck scene is legendary — al pastor, carne asada, and birria tacos topped with onion, cilantro, and salsa verde
West Coast StapleCalifornia Roll & SushiInvented in Southern California in the 1960s–70s — avocado, crab, cucumber inside-out. LA's sushi scene is among the most celebrated outside Japan
Classic Drive-ThroughIn-N-Out BurgerFounded in Baldwin Park in 1948 — fresh-never-frozen beef, "Animal Style" is the secret-menu order every Angeleno knows
Brunch EssentialAvocado ToastLA helped popularise avocado toast globally — smashed on sourdough with everything bagel spice, poached egg, or chilli flakes
Fusion ClassicKorean BBQ & KogiKoreatown is the largest in the US — galbi, bulgogi, and Roy Choi's Kogi truck pioneered the Korean-Mexican fusion food truck revolution
Sweet SignatureGelato & Acai BowlsLA's health-conscious culture spawned the acai bowl boom — fresh berries, granola, and coconut flakes enjoyed year-round in the sunshine
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Practical Travel Information for Visitors to Los Angeles
| 🛂 Entry requirements (EU / UK / Australia) | ESTA required. Most European, UK, and Australian citizens can enter the US under the Visa Waiver Program with a valid ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization). Apply at esta.cbp.dhs.gov at least 72 hours before departure. Allows stays up to 90 days. |
| 🛂 Entry requirements (other countries) | Citizens of countries not in the Visa Waiver Program must apply for a B-1/B-2 tourist visa at a US embassy or consulate before travelling. |
| 🔌 Electricity | 120V / 60Hz |
| 🔌 Plug type | Type A & B (2 or 3 flat pins) — adapters needed for most European and UK devices |
| 🚨 Emergency numbers | 911 (all emergencies) / 311 (non-emergency city services) |
| 🚰 Tap water | Safe to drink ✅ (sourced from multiple aqueducts — LA Aqueduct, Colorado River, State Water Project) |
| 🚇 Public transport | Metro Rail (7 lines: A/B/C/D/E/J/K), Metro Rapid & Local buses, FlyAway airport express, Metrolink commuter rail. A car is still widely recommended for reaching dispersed attractions. |
| 💰 Currency | US Dollar ($) — cards accepted virtually everywhere; tipping 18–20% expected in restaurants |
| 🗣️ Language | English (de facto) — large Spanish-speaking community; over 200 languages spoken citywide |
| 🌡️ Average temperatures | Winter: 8–20°C · Summer: 22–30°C · Mediterranean climate, year-round sunshine, minimal rain Nov–Apr |
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Frequently Asked Questions – Los Angeles Time Zone & PST/PDT
Los Angeles uses PST (Pacific Standard Time, UTC−8) in winter and PDT (Pacific Daylight Time, UTC−7) in summer. Clocks spring forward on the second Sunday in March at 2:00 AM and fall back on the first Sunday in November at 2:00 AM. The IANA timezone identifier is
America/Los_Angeles.
Yes. Los Angeles and all of California observe Daylight Saving Time. Clocks move forward 1 hour on the second Sunday in March at 2:00 AM (skipping to 3:00 AM), and fall back 1 hour on the first Sunday in November at 2:00 AM (reverting to 1:00 AM). This is governed by the US Uniform Time Act of 1966.
New York is almost always 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Both cities observe Daylight Saving Time on identical dates (second Sunday in March through first Sunday in November), so the 3-hour gap holds for essentially the entire year. There is only a brief technical window on the morning of the spring DST change when the difference can momentarily appear to be 4 hours. When it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles, it is 12:00 PM (noon) in New York.
For most of the year, London is 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles. However, the US changes its clocks roughly 3 weeks before the UK in spring, so there are brief windows when the gap is only 7 hours (after the US springs forward but before the UK does) or 9 hours (after the UK falls back but before the US does). The live comparison table above always shows the exact current difference.
The time difference between Los Angeles and Sydney varies because Australia observes DST in the opposite hemisphere season. In LA's winter (PST, UTC−8), Sydney (AEDT, UTC+11) is typically 19 hours ahead. In LA's summer (PDT, UTC−7), Sydney (AEST, UTC+10) is around 17 hours ahead. The live table above always shows the exact current figure.
PST (Pacific Standard Time) is UTC−8 and is used from early November to mid-March — the winter period. PDT (Pacific Daylight Time) is UTC−7 and is used from mid-March to early November — the summer period when clocks are moved one hour forward. The IANA timezone identifier for Los Angeles is
America/Los_Angeles.
Los Angeles is served by four main airports. LAX (Los Angeles International) at ~24 km south-west of downtown is the primary international hub and the busiest airport on the US West Coast, handling over 75 million passengers per year. Hollywood Burbank (BUR) at ~21 km north is the most convenient for Hollywood and downtown for domestic travellers. Long Beach (LGB) serves budget carriers. John Wayne (SNA) in Orange County is popular for domestic travel from the south of the metro area.
Los Angeles enjoys a mild Mediterranean climate year-round. Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) are the sweet spots: temperatures of 18–25°C, low humidity, and thin crowds. Summer (June–August) is warm and sunny (22–30°C) but can bring coastal morning fog — known locally as "June Gloom". Winter (December–February) sees highs of 18–22°C — ideal for visitors from cold climates, though rainfall is more likely. Film awards season peaks January–March, while beach culture is best July–September.
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