London to Los Angeles Time Difference

Los Angeles is 8 hours behind London. Standard 9 AM–5 PM business hours in London and Los Angeles do not overlap, so a live call needs one side outside normal hours. Clocks change on October 25, 2026, which briefly shifts the gap between London and Los Angeles — the converter on this page always reflects the correct offset for the date you pick.

• When it's 9:00 AM in London, it's 1:00 AM in Los Angeles.
• When it's 9:00 AM in Los Angeles, it's 5:00 PM in London.

Los Angeles is currently 8 hours behind London.

Standard 9 AM – 5 PM hours in London and Los Angeles do not overlap. The least-bad options are an early start in one city or a late evening call in the other — for example a 7–8 AM meeting in London, or a 6–8 PM meeting in Los Angeles.

On October 25, 2026, London shifts for daylight saving. After that, Los Angeles will be 7 hours behind London (currently 8 hours behind London). The converter and the tables above always reflect the correct offset for the date you pick.

• London is currently observing daylight saving time.
• Los Angeles is currently observing daylight saving time.

Frequently asked questions

Is Los Angeles ahead of or behind London?

Los Angeles is 8 hours behind London.

How many hours behind London is Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is 8 hours behind London.

What time is 9 AM in London in Los Angeles?

9:00 AM in London is 1:00 AM in Los Angeles.

What time is noon in London in Los Angeles?

12:00 PM in London is 4:00 AM in Los Angeles.

What time is 5 PM in London in Los Angeles?

5:00 PM in London is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles. Useful for end-of-day handoffs between the two offices.

What time is 3 PM in London in Los Angeles?

3:00 PM in London is 7:00 AM in Los Angeles.

Is London currently observing daylight saving time?

London is currently observing daylight saving time (summer time).

Is Los Angeles currently observing daylight saving time?

Los Angeles is currently observing daylight saving time (summer time).

Do London and Los Angeles observe daylight saving?

On October 25, 2026, London shifts for daylight saving. After that, Los Angeles will be 7 hours behind London (currently 8 hours behind London). The converter and the tables above always reflect the correct offset for the date you pick.

When is the best time to call Los Angeles from London?

London and Los Angeles business hours don't overlap. The closest options are early mornings in London or late evenings, when one side stretches outside 9–5.

When is the best time to call London from Los Angeles?

Los Angeles and London business hours don't overlap. The closest options are early mornings in Los Angeles or late evenings, when one side stretches outside 9–5.

London (BST) to Los Angeles (PDT) — how do I convert quickly?

Subtract 8 hours from London local time to get Los Angeles local time. Or use the converter at the top of this page — it stays accurate through daylight-saving changes automatically.

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