Time zone in Los Angeles: Pacific Time (PT)
Right now the local time in Los Angeles is UTC−8 (PST). Los Angeles observes daylight saving time. In 2026, clocks change to UTC−7 on March 8 and to UTC−8 on November 1.
Time difference between Los Angeles and other places
The table shows how many hours each place is ahead of or behind Los Angeles right now, and what time it is there when it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles. Differences can change by one hour when daylight saving time starts or ends.
| Place | Difference | When it's 9:00 AM in Los Angeles |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 hours ahead | 12:00 PM |
| Chicago | 2 hours ahead | 11:00 AM |
| Denver | 1 hour ahead | 10:00 AM |
| Phoenix | 1 hour ahead | 10:00 AM |
| Anchorage | 1 hour behind | 8:00 AM |
| Honolulu | 2 hours behind | 7:00 AM |
| Vietnam | 15 hours ahead | 12:00 AM (next day) |
| The Philippines | 16 hours ahead | 1:00 AM (next day) |
| China | 16 hours ahead | 1:00 AM (next day) |
| Mexico | 2 hours ahead | 11:00 AM |
| Spain | 9 hours ahead | 6:00 PM |
| South Korea | 17 hours ahead | 2:00 AM (next day) |
| Brazil | 5 hours ahead | 2:00 PM |
U.S. stock market hours in Los Angeles (local time)
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq are open from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday to Friday, except market holidays. In Los Angeles that is from 6:30 AM to 1:00 PM. See the opening hours of other world markets on our World clock.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Los Angeles in?
Los Angeles uses Pacific Time (PT), which is UTC−8 (PST) right now. Los Angeles observes daylight saving time. In 2026, clocks change to UTC−7 on March 8 and to UTC−8 on November 1.
Does Los Angeles have daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, clocks change to UTC−7 on March 8 and to UTC−8 on November 1.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and New York?
Los Angeles is 3 hours behind New York right now.