About Los Angeles time
Los Angeles is in the Pacific Daylight Time (PDT), which is UTC-7:00 from UTC. The country code is US.
The IANA timezone identifier for Los Angeles is America/Los_Angeles. This identifier is used by operating systems and programming languages to accurately determine the local time, including any Daylight Saving Time (DST) offsets.
DST information for Los Angeles is automatically handled — the UTC offset shown on this page reflects the exact offset for the selected date and time.
Frequently asked questions
- What time is it in Los Angeles right now?
- It is currently 9:07 PM in Los Angeles (Aug 8, 2026). Los Angeles is in the Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC-7:00).
- What UTC offset does Los Angeles use?
- Los Angeles uses UTC-7:00 (PDT). This offset is DST-aware and reflects the exact offset for today's date.
- How do I convert Los Angeles time to my local time?
- Use the converter above to select Los Angeles and add your local time zone. The converter will instantly show the equivalent time in both zones.
- What timezone am I in if I'm visiting Los Angeles?
- If you are visiting Los Angeles, your current timezone is the Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC-7:00). Your device will automatically switch to this timezone when location services are enabled.
- How do I use the timezone converter for Los Angeles?
- The Timezone Convert tool is pre-loaded with Los Angeles. Click the "+" button to add your home timezone or any other city, and the converter instantly shows both times side by side. You can also pick a specific date to account for DST changes.