PDT to Los Angeles
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PDTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
PDT and PDT on the World Map
The map below highlights the PDT (Pacific Daylight Time) and PDT (Pacific Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
PDT – Pacific Daylight Time
UTC-07:00Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) is the daylight saving offset on the US/Canada Pacific coast, 7 hours behind UTC.
- •PDT aligns with MST at UTC-07:00.
- •Tech company earnings calls often reference PDT/PST times.
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.
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.
PDT vs Los Angeles: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times
PDT runs on Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) at UTC-07:00. Los Angeles runs on Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) at UTC-07:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts PDT no time difference Los Angeles — a difference of +0h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in PDT it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles. Midnight in PDT is 12:00 AM in Los Angeles.Los Angeles observes daylight saving time while PDT does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
PDT to Los Angeles time conversion table
| PDT (PDT) | Los Angeles (PDT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 12:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 12:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 6:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 9:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert PDT to Los Angeles time
- Scheduling a call from PDT to Los Angeles: a 10:00 AM start in PDT lands at 10:00 AM in Los Angeles, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both PDT and Los Angeles are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM PDT time (9:00 AM–5:00 PM PDT). That is roughly 8 hours of usable overlap.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Los Angeles local time against PDT keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the +0h offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM PDT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +0h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–5:00 PM PDT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from PDT and need Los Angeles colleagues present.
- Los Angeles: Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026. Any meeting series spanning that date will shift by an hour in local time.
About PDT (Pacific Daylight Time)
Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) is observed from March to November on the Pacific coast. During PDT, the west coast is 7 hours behind UTC and only 2 hours behind the east coast's EDT.
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.
Best time to call between PDT and Los Angeles
Both PDT and Los Angeles sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–5:00 PM PDT, which is 9:00 AM–5:00 PM PDT. That gives roughly 8 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
PDT and Los Angeles share 8 hours of working-hours overlap (9:00 AM–5:00 PM PDT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
PDT is no time difference Los Angeles (PDT UTC-07:00 → PDT UTC-07:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–5:00 PM PDT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
PDT
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-08:00 · DST: UTC-07:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
Los Angeles
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-08:00 · DST: UTC-07:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
Learn More About Time
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between PDT and Los Angeles?
PDT (PDT, UTC-07:00) is no time difference Los Angeles (PDT, UTC-07:00). The gap is currently +0h.
How do I convert PDT time to Los Angeles time?
Add +0h to PDT local time. For example, 9:00 AM in PDT is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles.
What time is it in Los Angeles right now?
Los Angeles uses PDT at UTC-07:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +0h offset from PDT.
What is the best time to call Los Angeles from PDT?
Call between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM PDT — that maps to 9:00 AM–5:00 PM PDT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, PDT or Los Angeles?
PDT and Los Angeles are currently on the same clock.
Do PDT and Los Angeles use different time zones?
PDT uses PDT at UTC-07:00, while Los Angeles (USA) uses PDT at UTC-07:00. They actually share the same IANA zone.
Does daylight saving time affect the PDT–Los Angeles difference?
Yes at the moment: Los Angeles is on daylight saving time and PDT is not, so the +0h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share PDT's time zone?
PDT also covers Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, Portland.
Which countries use PDT, PDT's zone?
PDT is used in United States (Pacific), Canada (British Columbia), Mexico (Baja California).
What is the time difference between PDT and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is +0h from PDT.
What timezone is PDT in?
PDT operates on its local timezone.
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 are the business hours in Los Angeles?
Standard business hours in Los Angeles are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST.
Which countries use PDT (Pacific Daylight Time)?
PDT is used in United States (Pacific), Canada (British Columbia), Mexico (Baja California).
Does PDT observe daylight saving time?
Yes, PDT switches to PST during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about PDT?
PDT aligns with MST at UTC-07:00. Tech company earnings calls often reference PDT/PST times.
Which cities are in the PST timezone?
Major cities in the PST timezone include Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, San Diego, Portland, Las Vegas, Sacramento.
What is the UTC offset for PST?
Pacific Standard Time (PST) is at UTC-08:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to PDT.
What should I know about the PST timezone?
Silicon Valley and the world's biggest tech companies operate on Pacific Time. The Hollywood film industry runs on PST/PDT.
When is it midnight in PDT, what time is it in Los Angeles?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in PDT (PDT), it is +0h later in Los Angeles (PST).
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