Current Local Time in Los Angeles, United States

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UTC America/Los_Angeles

Los Angeles is a city in California, United States. It keeps time in the America/Los_Angeles time zone, whose standard offset is UTC-8. Los Angeles observes daylight saving time, so its clocks move forward by an hour in local summer and its UTC offset shifts accordingly. This page shows the current local time in Los Angeles as a live clock, along with the city's UTC offset, daylight saving status, sunrise and sunset, and how far ahead or behind it is compared with your own location.

Los Angeles facts

Country: United States
Region: California
Coordinates: 34.0522° N, 118.2437° W
Elevation: 87 m (285 ft)
Population: ~3,979,000
Currency: US dollar (USD)
Languages: English
Calling code: +1

Time zone

Zone name: America/Los_Angeles
Standard offset: UTC-8
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Daylight saving: Observed (UTC-8 standard, UTC-7 in summer)
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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Los Angeles in?

Los Angeles uses the America/Los_Angeles time zone. Its standard offset is UTC-8, and it switches to UTC-7 during daylight saving time.

Does Los Angeles observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Los Angeles moves its clocks forward by one hour in local summer and back again in winter, so its UTC offset changes twice a year.

What country is Los Angeles in?

Los Angeles is located in United States (California). The local currency is the US dollar (USD) and the international calling code is +1.