Why "9am PT" is a global deadline
So much of software and entertainment is headquartered on the Pacific coast that its business hours became a de facto standard. Remember the offset moves twice a year on US dates, not European ones.
Current time in
Los Angeles, United States
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Day Local time
Time zone
- Time zone
- PDT
- UTC offset
- UTC-7
- IANA time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Daylight Saving Time
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Sunrise 06:41
Now
Sunset 18:49
Day length: 12h 08m
Sunrise & sunset
Today’s sunrise, sunset, solar noon, and day length for this city.
- Sunrise
- 06:41
- Sunset
- 18:49
- Solar noon
- 12:45
- Day length
- 12h 08m
Moon
Waxing Gibbous
76.6% illuminated
- Moonrise
- 16:12
- Moonset
- 01:36
Today in Los Angeles
- Astronomical twilight
- Nautical twilight
- Civil twilight
- Sunrise
- Solar noon
- Sunset
- Civil twilight
- Nautical twilight
- Astronomical twilight
- Now
Sunrise & sunset outlook Tap to expand the table
| When | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change | Dawn | Dusk | Daylight* | Change |
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| Today Sep 21 | 06:41 | 18:49 | 12h 08m | — | 06:16 | 19:14 | 12h 58m | — |
| +1 day Sep 22 | 06:41 | 18:48 | 12h 06m | 00:02 shorter | 06:17 | 19:13 | 12h 56m | 00:02 shorter |
| +1 week Sep 28 | 06:46 | 18:40 | 11h 53m | 00:14 shorter | 06:21 | 19:04 | 12h 43m | 00:14 shorter |
| +2 weeks Oct 5 | 06:51 | 18:30 | 11h 39m | 00:29 shorter | 06:26 | 18:55 | 12h 29m | 00:29 shorter |
| +1 month Oct 21 | 07:04 | 18:10 | 11h 06m | 01:02 shorter | 06:38 | 18:36 | 11h 57m | 01:01 shorter |
| +2 months Nov 21 | 06:32 | 16:45 | 10h 13m | 01:55 shorter | 06:05 | 17:12 | 11h 07m | 01:51 shorter |
| +3 months Dec 21 | 06:55 | 16:48 | 9h 53m | 02:15 shorter | 06:27 | 17:15 | 10h 48m | 02:09 shorter |
| +6 months Mar 22 | 06:52 | 19:06 | 12h 14m | 00:06 longer | 06:27 | 19:31 | 13h 04m | 00:06 longer |
* Daylight here is civil dawn to dusk (twilight window), not sunrise–sunset.
| When | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change | Dawn | Dusk | Daylight* | Change |
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| Today Sep 21 | 06:41 | 18:49 | 12h 08m | — | 06:16 | 19:14 | 12h 58m | — |
| −1 day Sep 20 | 06:40 | 18:51 | 12h 10m | 00:02 longer | 06:15 | 19:16 | 13h 00m | 00:02 longer |
| −1 week Sep 14 | 06:36 | 18:59 | 12h 23m | 00:14 longer | 06:11 | 19:24 | 13h 13m | 00:14 longer |
| −2 weeks Sep 7 | 06:31 | 19:09 | 12h 37m | 00:29 longer | 06:06 | 19:34 | 13h 28m | 00:29 longer |
| −1 month Aug 22 | 06:20 | 19:30 | 13h 10m | 01:01 longer | 05:54 | 19:56 | 14h 01m | 01:03 longer |
| −2 months Jul 22 | 05:58 | 20:00 | 14h 02m | 01:53 longer | 05:30 | 20:28 | 14h 58m | 01:59 longer |
| −3 months Jun 22 | 05:42 | 20:08 | 14h 25m | 02:16 longer | 05:13 | 20:37 | 15h 23m | 02:25 longer |
| −6 months Mar 23 | 06:50 | 19:07 | 12h 17m | 00:08 longer | 06:25 | 19:32 | 13h 07m | 00:08 longer |
* Daylight here is civil dawn to dusk (twilight window), not sunrise–sunset.
Compare times with Los Angeles
Live times in cities people check next to Los Angeles.
Typical business hours
A typical local office window — not market hours, exchange status, or a legal schedule.
- Typical window
- 09:00–17:00
- Typical days
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Right now
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Right now in Los Angeles
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- Week 39
- Day 264 of 365
- PDT · UTC-7
- 12h 08m daylight today
- Waxing Gibbous · 76.6% illuminated
Upcoming holidays in United States
Public holidays from our country pack — not a complete leave calendar for every region or employer.
- Columbus Day
- Veterans Day
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas Day
- New Year's Day
About this city
- Country
- United States Holidays
- Region
- Americas
- Coordinates
- 34.05, -118.24
- Population
- 3,898,747
- IANA time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
Where is Los Angeles?
City pin on Google Maps — for orientation, not street navigation.
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America/Los_Angeles · Pacific Time
Live Los Angeles time, sunrise, and sunset
This page shows the current time in Los Angeles on Pacific Time — PST (UTC−8) in winter and PDT (UTC−7) from March to November — plus today’s sunrise, sunset, and day length.
The clock follows America/Los_Angeles automatically through daylight saving. Use the blocks below for the live UTC offset, the gap from your local time, and a short sunrise/sunset outlook. Copy the iframe from Embed this clock if you want the same live face on another site.
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Read PST or PDT and the UTC offset
Open the Time zone card for the live abbreviation, UTC offset, and whether daylight saving is on. LA switches on the same US dates as New York.
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The Daylight and Sunrise & sunset cards show today’s rise, set, solar noon, and day length — including long Southern California summer evenings.
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Questions about Los Angeles time & daylight
What time is it in Los Angeles right now?
The live clock at the top of this page shows Los Angeles local time and updates every second. It uses America/Los_Angeles, so PST and PDT switch automatically.
Is Los Angeles on PST or PDT today?
Check the Time zone card: it shows PST or PDT, the UTC offset, and whether daylight saving is on. PDT runs from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Los Angeles today?
See the Daylight and Sunrise & sunset cards for today’s exact times, solar noon, and day length. The outlook table lists upcoming and past dates as well.
How far behind New York is Los Angeles?
Three hours, consistently — both cities switch daylight saving on the same dates.
When do the clocks change in Los Angeles?
US Pacific Time springs forward on the second Sunday in March at 02:00 and falls back on the first Sunday in November at 02:00. Next clock change lists the upcoming transition.
Does San Francisco share this time?
Yes. San Francisco, Seattle, San Diego, and Vancouver all use Pacific Time with the same offsets and DST dates.
Can I compare Los Angeles with London or Tokyo?
Yes. The Compare times strip shows live clocks for common peers. Add another city with the search box, or open the World Clock board.
Can I embed this Los Angeles clock on my site?
Yes. Use the Embed this clock box on this page to copy the iframe or open it in a new tab. The widget shows live Los Angeles time and follows daylight saving automatically. No account required.