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Time difference between Los Angeles and London

London is 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles. When it is noon in Los Angeles, it is 8:00 PM in London. The same gap applies whether you look at it as Los Angeles to London or London to Los Angeles.

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London is 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles, usually.

Difference right now8 hours (usual)
Upcoming changesCalculating…

How the gap works

The gap is not constant. Because Los Angeles and London change their clocks on different dates, the difference becomes 7 hours for part of the year. The live section above shows the exact gap right now and when it next changes.

  • Los Angeles (United States) is in the America/Los_Angeles time zone: UTC-8 (PST) or UTC-7 (PDT).
  • London (United Kingdom) is in the Europe/London time zone: UTC+0 (GMT) or UTC+1 (BST).

Convert Los Angeles time to London time

Los AngelesLondon
6:00 AM2:00 PM
9:00 AM5:00 PM
12:00 PM8:00 PM
3:00 PM11:00 PM
6:00 PM2:00 AM (next day)
9:00 PM5:00 AM (next day)

Based on the usual 8 hours gap.

Best time to call or meet

Los Angeles and London have no overlap in standard 9-to-5 working hours, so one side needs to start early or finish late. If you stretch the day to 7 AM to 10 PM in both cities, the shared window is 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM in Los Angeles (3:00 PM to 10:00 PM in London).

The best time to call is around 10:30 AM in Los Angeles (6:30 PM in London). That time falls outside standard 9-to-5 hours in at least one city. These times use the usual gap; for a few weeks each year, shift them by the difference noted above.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and London?

London is 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles, usually. It becomes 7 hours for part of the year.

Is London ahead of or behind Los Angeles?

London is 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles.

Does the time difference between Los Angeles and London change during the year?

Yes. The usual gap is 8 hours, but because Los Angeles and London change their clocks on different dates, it becomes 7 hours for part of the year. The live section above lists the next changes.

What is the best time to schedule a call between Los Angeles and London?

The best time to call is around 10:30 AM in Los Angeles (6:30 PM in London). That time falls outside standard 9-to-5 hours in at least one city.