What time is it in Los Angeles, CA?
Local time in Los Angeles, its UTC offset, today's sunrise and sunset, and the difference with other major cities.
· UTC-7 · PDT · United States
| UTC offset | UTC-7 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | America/Los_Angeles (PDT) |
| Sunrise | 06:39 AM |
| Sunset | 06:54 PM |
| Solar noon | 12:47 PM |
| Day length | 12 h 15 min |
Daylight saving time
Los Angeles is currently on daylight saving time. Next change on November 1, 2026, when the offset becomes UTC-8.
Time difference with other cities
| City | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | +3 h | |
| Chicago | +2 h | |
| Houston | +2 h | |
| Phoenix | Same time | |
| Philadelphia | +3 h | |
| San Antonio | +2 h | |
| Dallas | +2 h | |
| Austin | +2 h |
Frequently asked questions
Los Angeles is on PDT, that is UTC-7. When it is 12:00 UTC, it is 05:00 AM in Los Angeles — the clock at the top of this page updates live.
Los Angeles is on UTC-7. The difference with any other city is in the comparison table above.
Today the sun rises at 06:39 AM and sets at 06:54 PM in Los Angeles, a day of 12 h 15 min.
Los Angeles is currently on daylight saving time. Next change on November 1, 2026, when the offset becomes UTC-8.
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