Time Difference Between London and Los Angeles

The time difference between London and Los Angeles is 8 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in London, it is 04:00 in Los Angeles. London uses the Europe/London time zone (UTC+1), while Los Angeles uses America/Los_Angeles (UTC-7).

Los Angeles is 8 hours behind London — 8 hours
London, United Kingdom
00:41:28
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC+1 · BST (DST)
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Los Angeles, United States
16:41:28
Sunday, May 10, 2026
UTC-7 · PDT (DST)

Time Zone Details: London vs Los Angeles

Detail London Los Angeles
Time Zone IDEurope/LondonAmerica/Los_Angeles
UTC OffsetUTC+1UTC-7
AbbreviationBSTPDT
DST ActiveYes — currently observingYes — currently observing
CountryUnited KingdomUnited States
RegionEuropeNorth America

Best Time to Schedule a Call

With a 8 hours gap, there is no standard business-hours overlap between London and Los Angeles. One party will need to adjust their schedule. Early mornings in London or late evenings in Los Angeles tend to be the most practical compromise.

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

Use this table to quickly convert any hour from London time to Los Angeles time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

London Los Angeles
00:00 16:00 (-1 day) Night
01:00 17:00 (-1 day) Night
02:00 18:00 (-1 day) Night
03:00 19:00 (-1 day) Night
04:00 20:00 (-1 day) Night
05:00 21:00 (-1 day) Night
06:00 22:00 (-1 day)
07:00 23:00 (-1 day)
08:00 00:00
09:00 01:00
10:00 02:00
11:00 03:00
12:00 04:00
13:00 05:00
14:00 06:00
15:00 07:00
16:00 08:00
17:00 09:00
18:00 10:00
19:00 11:00
20:00 12:00
21:00 13:00
22:00 14:00 Night
23:00 15:00 Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Both London and Los Angeles are currently observing daylight saving time. The current 8 hours difference reflects both cities' DST offsets. When one city switches back to standard time before the other, the gap will temporarily change by 1 hour.

Practical Tips for London–Los Angeles Scheduling

Compare London and Los Angeles with Other Cities

From London

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From Los Angeles

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between London and Los Angeles?

The time difference is 8 hours. Los Angeles is 8 hours behind London.

Does the time difference change during the year?

Yes. Both cities observe daylight saving time, but they may switch on different dates, causing the gap to shift by 1 hour temporarily.

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

There is no ideal window during standard business hours. Consider scheduling at the edges — early morning for the city that is ahead and late afternoon for the city that is behind.

How do I convert London time to Los Angeles time?

Subtract 8 hours from London time to get Los Angeles time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

Related Pages

For sunrise and sunset data, visit TheSunsetTimes.com. For detailed DST schedules, see DaylightSavingTime.info.