Los Angeles to London
+8hLos Angeles
PDTSOURCELondon
BSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
PDT and BST on the World Map
The map below highlights the PDT (Pacific Standard Time) and BST (Greenwich Mean Time) timezone regions across the globe.
PST – Pacific Standard Time
UTC-08:00Pacific Standard Time (PST) is the time zone for the US and Canadian Pacific coast, 8 hours behind UTC.
- •Silicon Valley and the world's biggest tech companies operate on Pacific Time.
- •The Hollywood film industry runs on PST/PDT.
- •PST is 3 hours behind EST, creating a significant business hours gap.
- •Vancouver, Canada's third-largest city, uses PST.
GMT – Greenwich Mean Time
UTC+00:00Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is the mean solar time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London. It is the same as UTC+00:00.
- •GMT is based on the Prime Meridian (0° longitude) passing through Greenwich, London.
- •The Royal Observatory in Greenwich has been the reference point for GMT since 1884.
- •GMT and UTC are often used interchangeably, but UTC is based on atomic clocks.
- •Iceland uses GMT year-round and never observes daylight saving time.
- •The UK switches from GMT to BST (British Summer Time) in late March each year.
About Los Angeles
WikipediaLos Angeles operates on Pacific Time (PST/PDT), 3 hours behind New York. As the entertainment capital, LA time is important for media and tech industries.
Los Angeles is the entertainment capital of the world, home to Hollywood and major film studios.
About London
WikipediaLondon, where Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) originates, is the world's leading financial center alongside New York. The city bridges European and American business hours.
Big Ben is actually the name of the bell inside the Elizabeth Tower, not the tower itself.
Los Angeles vs London: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times
Los Angeles runs on Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) at UTC-07:00, currently observing daylight saving time. London runs on British Summer Time (BST) at UTC+01:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Los Angeles 8 hours ahead of London — a difference of +8h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles it is 5:00 PM in London. Midnight in Los Angeles is 8:00 AM in London. Because both zones shift for daylight saving, the gap between them only changes during the few weeks each year when their transition dates differ.
Los Angeles to London time conversion table
| Los Angeles (PDT) | London (BST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM | next day |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM | next day |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM | next day |
Why people convert Los Angeles to London time
- Scheduling a call from Los Angeles to London: a 10:00 AM start in Los Angeles lands at 6:00 PM in London, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a +8h gap: Los Angeles and London have no overlap inside a normal 9-to-5 day, so real-time meetings need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side. 9:00 AM in London is 5:00 PM in Los Angeles.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking London local time against Los Angeles keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the +8h offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM PDT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +8h gap is not.
- With a +8h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Los Angeles takes the early slot, the next week London does.
- Los Angeles: Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026. Re-check this page after that date because the offset changes and so does the +8h gap.
- London: Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026. Any meeting series spanning that date will shift by an hour in local time.
About PST (Pacific Standard Time)
Pacific Standard Time (PST) covers the west coast of North America, including tech hubs like San Francisco and Seattle, and entertainment capital Los Angeles. The Pacific Time Zone is home to Silicon Valley and the world's largest technology companies. During summer, clocks advance to Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC-07:00). PST is also observed in Baja California, Mexico.
About GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is the clock time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London, which sits on the Prime Meridian (0° longitude). GMT serves as the reference point from which all other time zones are calculated. The United Kingdom uses GMT during winter months and switches to British Summer Time (BST, UTC+01:00) from late March to late October. Several West African nations use GMT year-round. GMT is often used interchangeably with UTC (Coordinated Universal Time), although technically they are different – UTC is based on atomic clocks while GMT is based on Earth's rotation.
Best time to call between Los Angeles and London
With a +8h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. London opens at 9:00 AM BST, which is 5:00 PM in Los Angeles, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Los Angeles and London have no shared working hours because of the +8h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Los Angeles is 8 hours ahead of London (PDT UTC-07:00 → BST UTC+01:00). There is no shared 9-to-5 window, so plan around an early or late slot. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Los Angeles
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-08:00 · DST: UTC-07:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
London
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+00:00 · DST: UTC+01:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026
Learn More About Time
Dive deeper into the fascinating world of timekeeping, time zones, and how they shape our global society:
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and London?
Los Angeles (PDT, UTC-07:00) is 8 hours ahead of London (BST, UTC+01:00). The gap is currently +8h.
How do I convert Los Angeles time to London time?
Add +8h to Los Angeles local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Los Angeles is 5:00 PM in London.
What time is it in London right now?
London uses BST at UTC+01:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +8h offset from Los Angeles.
What is the best time to call London from Los Angeles?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the +8h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Los Angeles, which is 9:00 PM in London.
Which is ahead, Los Angeles or London?
Los Angeles is 8 hours ahead of London. When it is 12:00 PM in Los Angeles it is 8:00 PM in London.
Do Los Angeles and London use different time zones?
Los Angeles (USA) uses PDT at UTC-07:00, while London (UK) uses BST at UTC+01:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Los_Angeles and Europe/London.
Does daylight saving time affect the Los Angeles–London difference?
Both zones observe DST, so the difference stays at +8h for most of the year and only changes during the weeks when their transition dates do not line up.
Which other cities share Los Angeles's time zone?
PDT also covers Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, San Diego, Portland, Las Vegas, Sacramento and 2 more.
Which countries use PDT, Los Angeles's zone?
PDT is used in United States (Pacific), Canada (British Columbia), Mexico (Baja California).
Is there a day difference between Los Angeles and London?
Not normally. The +8h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and London?
London is +8h from Los Angeles.
What timezone is Los Angeles in?
Los Angeles operates on Pacific Time (PST/PDT), 3 hours behind New York. As the entertainment capital, LA time is important for media and tech industries.
What timezone is London in?
London, where Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) originates, is the world's leading financial center alongside New York. The city bridges European and American business hours.
What are the business hours in Los Angeles?
Standard business hours in Los Angeles are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST.
What are the business hours in London?
Standard business hours in London are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM GMT.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Los Angeles and London?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Los Angeles works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST and London works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM GMT (+8h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Los Angeles and London?
Los Angeles uses USD ($) while London uses GBP (£). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Los Angeles and London compare in size?
Los Angeles has a population of approximately 4 million (metro: 13.2 million), while London has approximately 8.8 million (metro: 14.8 million).
What are the major landmarks in Los Angeles and London?
Los Angeles is known for Hollywood Sign, Santa Monica Pier, Griffith Observatory. London is famous for Big Ben, Tower Bridge, Buckingham Palace.
Do Los Angeles and London have stock exchanges?
Yes. Los Angeles has the N/A (Uses NYSE/NASDAQ) and London has the LSE (London Stock Exchange). The +8h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
Which countries use PST (Pacific Standard Time)?
PST is used in United States (Pacific), Canada (British Columbia), Mexico (Baja California).
Does PST observe daylight saving time?
Yes, PST switches to PDT during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about PST?
Silicon Valley and the world's biggest tech companies operate on Pacific Time. The Hollywood film industry runs on PST/PDT.
Which cities are in the GMT timezone?
Major cities in the GMT timezone include London, Dublin, Lisbon, Accra, Reykjavik, Edinburgh, Casablanca, Dakar.
What is the UTC offset for GMT?
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is at UTC+00:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to BST.
What should I know about the GMT timezone?
GMT is based on the Prime Meridian (0° longitude) passing through Greenwich, London. The Royal Observatory in Greenwich has been the reference point for GMT since 1884.
When is it midnight in Los Angeles, what time is it in London?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Los Angeles (PST), it is +8h later in London (GMT).
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