Time difference between Los Angeles and London
Los Angeles is 8 hours behind London for most of the year, but the gap changes for a few weeks.
Live time in Los Angeles and London
Why is the time different?
Los Angeles and London are in different time zones. The Earth turns, so the Sun reaches one place before the other. London sees each new day first.In January Los Angeles is on PST and London is on GMT. In July they are on PDT and GMT+1.
- In 2026, the clocks in Los Angeles go forward on March 8 and back on November 1.
- In 2026, the clocks in London go forward on March 29 and back on October 25.
- From March 8 to March 28 (21 days) Los Angeles is 7 hours behind London.
- From October 25 to October 31 (7 days) Los Angeles is 7 hours behind London.
These dates are for 2026. The pattern repeats every year, but the exact days move.
A school day in Los Angeles and London
What are children doing in the other city? (We use 8:30 am to 3 pm for school, and January clocks.)
- When school starts in Los Angeles (8:30 am), it is 4:30 pm in London, and children there are heading home or doing after-school activities.
- When school ends in Los Angeles (3 pm), it is 11 pm in London, and children there are asleep.
- When children go to bed in Los Angeles (8 pm), it is 4 am the next day in London, and children there are fast asleep.
- When school finishes in London (3 pm), it is 7 am in Los Angeles, and children there are having breakfast and getting ready for school.
The two school days do not overlap at all. One class has gone home before the other has even started.
Fun fact: children in Los Angeles are fast asleep when school starts in London!
The same moment, hour by hour
Each box is one hour on Los Angeles's clock. The top row shows Los Angeles. The bottom row shows what is happening in London at that very same time.
Best time to call
- Most of the year: normal working hours do not overlap, but you can both be awake and reasonable from 8 am to 12 pm in Los Angeles (4 pm to 8 pm in London).
Today, hour by hour (green = working hours for both, amber = fine for a call):
| Los Angeles | London | Call? |
|---|
Los Angeles time to London time
| Los Angeles | London |
|---|---|
| 6 am | 2 pm |
| 9 am | 5 pm |
| 12 pm | 8 pm |
| 3 pm | 11 pm |
| 6 pm | 2 am (next day) |
| 9 pm | 5 am (next day) |
Quick quiz: Los Angeles and London
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Questions about Los Angeles and London time
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and London?
In January, Los Angeles is 8 hours behind London. The gap also changes for a few weeks each year because the two places change their clocks on different dates.
Is Los Angeles ahead of or behind London?
Los Angeles is behind London in January. Ahead means its clocks show a later time.
What time is it in London when it is 12 noon in Los Angeles?
In January it is 8 pm in London. In July it is 8 pm.
Are children at school at the same time in Los Angeles and London?
The two school days do not overlap at all. One class has gone home before the other has even started. When school ends in Los Angeles (3 pm), it is 11 pm in London, and children there are asleep. Fun fact: children in Los Angeles are fast asleep when school starts in London!
What is the best time to call between Los Angeles and London?
Most of the year: normal working hours do not overlap, but you can both be awake and reasonable from 8 am to 12 pm in Los Angeles (4 pm to 8 pm in London).
Does the time difference between Los Angeles and London change?
Yes. From March 8 to March 28 (21 days) Los Angeles is 7 hours behind London. From October 25 to October 31 (7 days) Los Angeles is 7 hours behind London.