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Current time in Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA is on Pacific Time, UTC−8 in winter, UTC−7 in summer. Updated for the 2026 time zone changes and current daylight saving rules.

Los Angeles, CA
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Pacific Time · PST / PDT · UTC−8 in winter, UTC−7 in summer

Los Angeles's time zone

Time zonePacific Time
CodePST / PDT
UTC offsetUTC−8 in winter, UTC−7 in summer
Daylight savingYes

Pacific Time. UTC−8 in winter and UTC−7 from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.

Clock changes, Nov 2026 to Dec 2027

DateChangeNew offset
Mar 14, 2027Clocks go forward 1 hourUTC−7
Nov 7, 2027Clocks go back 1 hourUTC−8

Nearest time zones either side

Earlier · to the westAnchorage–Anchorage is 1 hour behind Los Angeles all year.Alaska TimeLater · to the eastPhoenix–Phoenix is 1 hour ahead of Los Angeles in winter and on the same time in summer.Mountain Standard Time (no daylight saving)

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Questions

What time zone is Los Angeles in?

Los Angeles uses Pacific Time (PST / PDT). UTC−8 in winter and UTC−7 from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.

Does Los Angeles change its clocks?

Yes. Los Angeles changes its clocks twice a year: forward on Mar 14, 2027, back on Nov 7, 2027.

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Anchorage?

Anchorage is 1 hour behind Los Angeles all year.

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Phoenix?

Phoenix is 1 hour ahead of Los Angeles in winter and on the same time in summer.