London to Los Angeles Time Conversion
Converting London time to Los Angeles time is essential for scheduling across the Atlantic, especially given the 8-hour gap that affects UK-Hollywood collaborations and tech industry coordination. Use the live converter above to instantly see the current time in both cities, or visit Time.now for a full world clock. Below you'll find a detailed conversion table and advice for planning calls.
The London to Los Angeles Time Difference
London (United Kingdom) is typically 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles (California, USA). This difference arises from their respective time zones: London operates on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) or British Summer Time (BST), while Los Angeles uses Pacific Standard Time (PST) or Pacific Daylight Time (PDT). During standard time (winter), London is at UTC+0 and Los Angeles at UTC-8, making an 8-hour gap. In summer, London switches to BST (UTC+1) and Los Angeles to PDT (UTC-7), so the difference remains 8 hours. However, the transition dates differ: BST usually starts in late March and ends in late October, while PDT runs from mid-March to early November. This means there is a brief period in March and November when the difference may be 7 hours. Always check current offsets using a reliable time converter.
London to Los Angeles Conversion Table
| London Time (GMT/BST) | Los Angeles Time (PST/PDT) |
|---|---|
| 00:00 (midnight) | 16:00 (4:00 PM previous day) |
| 02:00 | 18:00 (6:00 PM previous day) |
| 04:00 | 20:00 (8:00 PM previous day) |
| 06:00 | 22:00 (10:00 PM previous day) |
| 08:00 | 00:00 (midnight) |
| 10:00 | 02:00 |
| 12:00 (noon) | 04:00 |
| 14:00 | 06:00 |
| 16:00 | 08:00 |
| 18:00 | 10:00 |
| 20:00 | 12:00 (noon) |
| 22:00 | 14:00 |
Best Times to Schedule Calls
Given the 8-hour difference, the overlap between a typical London workday (9:00-17:00) and a Los Angeles workday (9:00-17:00) is limited. The best times for a call are usually in the late morning for London and early morning for Los Angeles, or in the late afternoon for London and early afternoon for Los Angeles. The table below shows suggested times.
| London Time | Los Angeles Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00 | 01:00 | Too early for LA |
| 11:00 | 03:00 | Still early for LA |
| 14:00 | 06:00 | Good for LA early birds |
| 16:00 | 08:00 | Ideal overlap |
| 17:00 | 09:00 | End of London day, start of LA day |
| 18:00 | 10:00 | Possible but late for London |
For more comparisons, see London To New York Time and London To Sydney Time.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is London ahead of Los Angeles?
London is 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles during most of the year. However, during the brief transition periods in March and November, the difference may be 7 hours due to differing DST start and end dates.
What time zone is Los Angeles in?
Los Angeles is in the Pacific Time Zone. It uses Pacific Standard Time (PST, UTC-8) during winter and Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC-7) during summer.
Does London observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes, London observes British Summer Time (BST) from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October. During BST, clocks are set forward one hour (UTC+1). For more details, see British Summer Time (BST).
What is the best time to call someone in Los Angeles from London?
The best overlap is typically between 14:00 and 17:00 London time, which corresponds to 06:00-09:00 Los Angeles time. This suits early risers in LA and afternoon workers in London.
Does the time difference change during the year?
Yes, briefly. Because the UK and US switch to DST on different dates, there is a period of about 2-3 weeks in March and again in October/November when the difference is 7 hours instead of 8. Always check a current time converter to be sure.
How do I convert London time to Los Angeles time?
Simply subtract 8 hours from London time (or 7 during the brief transition). For example, 12:00 noon in London is 04:00 in Los Angeles. Use the live converter above or visit time in London for accurate current times.