What time zone is Los Angeles in?

Los Angeles uses Pacific Standard Time (PST, UTC−8) in winter and Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC−7) from March to November.

What is the time difference between LA and New York?

Los Angeles is always 3 hours behind New York — both on standard time or both on daylight saving time.

Does Los Angeles observe Daylight Saving Time?

Yes. Clocks spring forward to PDT (UTC−7) in March and fall back to PST (UTC−8) in November.

Why does Hollywood use Pacific Time for release schedules?

Most major film studios and streaming platforms release content at midnight PT — making LA time the de facto global entertainment schedule anchor.

Los Angeles Time Zone — PST/PDT UTC−8

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Time Zone Details

Time Zone

America/Los_Angeles

Continent

Americas

Country

United States

Daylight Saving

Yes — DST observed

Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC−7) runs March to November; PST (UTC−8) in winter.

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Sunrise & Sunset

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Sunrise

5:45 AM – 7:00 AM

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Sunset

5:00 PM – 8:08 PM

Approximate seasonal range. Exact times vary by date.

Seasons & Climate

Mediterranean climate. Mild year-round. Summers warm & dry ~29 °C (84 °F); winters mild ~18 °C (64 °F) with some rain.

Best Time to Visit

March–May and September–November

City Quick Facts

Population

3.9 million (city); ~13 million (metro)

Official Language

English (Spanish widely spoken)

Currency

USD ($)

Calling Code

+1

Business Hours

Mon–Fri 9 AM – 6 PM PST/PDT

Weekend

Saturday & Sunday

Time Zone Facts

Los Angeles is the last major US city to start the business day — 3 hours behind New York's Wall Street open.
Hollywood's global film and TV industry means LA time (PT) drives entertainment release schedules worldwide.
The Pacific Time Zone is the furthest-west continental US zone: UTC−8 in winter, UTC−7 in summer.
When LA's working day ends at 6 PM PST, it's already 2 AM in London and 10 AM next day in Tokyo.
LA is 16 hours behind Sydney (AEST) — almost a full day — making Aus-US Pacific calls logistically challenging.