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Current Time in Los Angeles, United States
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America/Los_Angeles
Los Angeles Timezone Details
| Timezone | PST/PDT |
| UTC Offset (standard) | UTC-8:00 |
| UTC Offset (summer/DST) | UTC-7:00 |
| Daylight Saving Time | Yes (observed) |
| IANA Timezone ID | America/Los_Angeles |
| Country |  United States |
| Population | 3.9 million |
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📅 Public Holidays in United States (2026)
Upcoming public holidays for United States. Dates marked (est.) are approximate and subject to official confirmation.
Jan 1
New Year's Day
Jan 19
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Feb 16
Presidents' Day
May 25
Memorial Day
Jun 19
Juneteenth
Jul 4
Independence Day
Sep 7
Labor Day
Oct 12
Columbus Day
Nov 11
Veterans Day
Nov 26
Thanksgiving Day
Dec 25
Christmas Day
Business hours may be affected on these dates. Check local schedules before planning calls or visits.
📞 Best Time to Call Los Angeles
Find the best hours for a call between Los Angeles (PST/PDT, UTC-8:00) and another city.
✈ Los Angeles Airport & Flight Time Calculator
✈ LAX
Los Angeles Intl
🚇 Getting Around Los Angeles
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LA Metro Rail (93 stations)
⏰ 4:00–01:00 (24h on weekends) · 6 lines
💡 Connects downtown, Hollywood, Santa Monica (Expo Line) and LAX via the A Line.
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LA Metro Bus
180+ lines
💡 Extensive network but slow in traffic. Rapid lines are faster on major corridors.
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DASH Minibus
💡 Free or 50¢ rides in specific neighbourhoods. Great for downtown and Hollywood.
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Uber / Lyft
💡 Most Angelenos use rideshare. Surge pricing on weekends and events. Budget $20–40 for cross-city trips.
🎫 Tickets & Passes
Single: $1.75 (any bus or rail)
Day cap: $7.00 (day pass)
Weekly: $25.00 (weekly pass)
✈ Airport link: LAX FlyAway Bus: $9.75 to Union Station (45 min) / Metro A Line from Aviation/LAX station (30 min, $1.75)
💡 TAP card required for Metro — load at station kiosks. Tap in and out on each journey.
📱 Recommended app: LA Metro app or Google Maps
🏛 Top Attractions in Los Angeles
Highlights, entry prices & insider tips
Griffith Observatory
Free
Landmark
💡 Best views of the Hollywood Sign and LA skyline. Drive or hike from Los Feliz. Free entry to observatory.
Getty Center
Free
Museum
💡 World-class art museum in the hills with panoramic city views. Parking $20 or take the Metro.
Venice Beach
Free
Beach
💡 Iconic boardwalk with street performers, skate park, bodybuilders and eccentric shops. Very LA.
The Broad
Free
Art
💡 Contemporary art museum in downtown with works by Koons and Hirst. Reserve timed entry online.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
Free
Landmark
💡 Over 2,700 stars on the sidewalk. Grauman's Chinese Theatre handprints are the highlight.
Universal Studios
$109+
Theme Park
💡 Hollywood theme park. Wizarding World of Harry Potter is the top attraction. Buy tickets in advance.
Santa Monica Pier
Free
Landmark
💡 End of historic Route 66. Rides on the Pacific Wheel are cheap. Beautiful sunsets year-round.
LACMA
$25
Museum
💡 Largest art museum in the western US. Chris Burden's Urban Light installation is iconic and free.
🎟 Money-saving tip: LA is huge — cluster your visits by area (Hollywood, Downtown, Santa Monica, Malibu) to minimise driving time.
🍽 Where to Eat in Los Angeles
Local favourites & must-try dishes
Bestia
£££
Italian-American
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Arts District
💡 One of the hottest restaurants in LA. House-made charcuterie and pasta. Book weeks ahead.
Guerrilla Tacos
£
Mexican
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Arts District / food truck
💡 James Beard-nominated street tacos. Seasonal and inventive. Follow on Instagram for locations.
Grand Central Market
£–££
Food Hall
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Downtown
💡 Historic 1917 market hall. Eggslut, Wexler's Deli and dozens of options. Best for lunch.
Providence
££££
Seafood/Tasting Menu
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Hollywood
💡 Two Michelin stars. Michael Cimarusti's seafood tasting menu is exceptional.
Animal
£££
American
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Fairfax
💡 Jon & Vinny's original spot. Nose-to-tail dishes that defined the modern LA dining scene.
Langer's Deli
££
Jewish Deli
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MacArthur Park
💡 The #19 pastrami on rye is considered the best in the US — better than New York, they claim.
£ = under $20 · ££ = $20–60 · £££ = $60–120 · ££££ = $120+
💡 Local tip: LA has the most diverse food scene in the US. Korean food in Koreatown, tacos in Boyle Heights, and Japanese in Little Tokyo are essential eating.
🏨 Where to Stay in Los Angeles
Best hotels for every budget
The LINE LA
$150–250/night
★★★★
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Koreatown
💡 Hip hotel in a brutalist building. Best location for Koreatown food and central LA. Pool is popular.
Ace Hotel Downtown LA
$150–280/night
★★★★
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Downtown
💡 In the stunning United Artists Building. Rooftop pool and bar with skyline views. Great bar scene.
Samesun Venice Beach
$40–80/night
Hostel
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Venice Beach
💡 Best hostel in LA. Right on the Venice Beach boardwalk. Social atmosphere.
Shutters on the Beach
$500–900/night
★★★★★
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Santa Monica
💡 The most iconic beachfront hotel in Southern California. Steps from the sand.
Hotel Figueroa
$130–230/night
★★★★
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Downtown
💡 Spanish Colonial hotel near Crypto.com Arena and LA Live. Beautiful pool and courtyard.
💡 Area tip: LA has no single "best area" to stay — choose based on your plans. Santa Monica and Venice for beach, Hollywood for nightlife, Downtown for culture, West Hollywood for restaurants.
🎭 Entertainment & Nightlife in Los Angeles
Theatres, clubs, live music & local events
Hollywood Bowl
Concerts
💡 Iconic open-air amphitheatre in the Hollywood Hills. BYO picnic and wine. The best way to hear music in LA.
Griffith Park Observatory (free cinema)
Culture
💡 Free outdoor screenings, stargazing and live music events regularly held in Griffith Park.
The Comedy Store
Comedy
💡 Legendary Sunset Strip comedy club where careers were made. Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock still drop in unannounced.
El Rey Theatre
Concerts
💡 Best mid-size venue in LA for indie and alternative music. Beautiful Art Deco interiors.
Crypto.com Arena
Sports/Concerts
💡 Lakers, Clippers, Kings hockey and massive concert tours. One of the busiest arenas in North America.
Koreatown Karaoke Bars
Nightlife
💡 K-Town is open until 4am — private karaoke rooms (noraebang), Korean BBQ and soju bars. The best late-night scene in LA.
Rooftop Bars (Skybar, Perch)
Bars
💡 LA rooftop culture is world-class. Skybar at Mondrian and Perch Downtown have the best views.
Rose Bowl Flea Market
Market
💡 Second Sunday of each month — 2,500 vendors in the Rose Bowl parking lot. Great for vintage and art.
🌙 Nightlife tip: LA entertainment is car-dependent — plan Ubers or designate a driver. The best live music venues (Troubadour, Teragram Ballroom, Echo) are in West Hollywood and East LA.
💡 Travel Tips for Los Angeles
Practical info for a smooth trip
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Currency
US Dollar (USD $). Cards accepted everywhere. Apple Pay and Google Pay work at most places.
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Weather
Near-perfect year-round — 22–28°C. June is often overcast (June Gloom). Santa Ana winds in autumn can push temperatures above 38°C.
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SIM / Data
T-Mobile, AT&T or Verizon SIM. T-Mobile has the best coverage. eSIM via Airalo or your home carrier is easiest.
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Plugs
Type A/B (two or three flat pins, 120V). European visitors need voltage adapters for high-wattage devices.
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Tipping
18–20% at restaurants, 15–18% for taxis, $1–2 per drink at bars. Tipping culture is very strong in the US.
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Transport
LA is a car city — rideshare is your friend. Renting a car gives the most freedom. Avoid driving in rush hour (7–9am, 4–7pm).
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Emergency
Call 911 for all emergencies. Non-emergency LAPD: 1-877-ASK-LAPD.
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Safety
Generally safe in tourist areas. Avoid Skid Row (downtown), parts of Compton late at night. Keep valuables out of cars — smash-and-grab is common.
📅 Best time to visit
March–May and September–November for the best weather and fewer crowds. December–February is mild and uncrowded. July–August is peak summer but coastal fog can disappoint beach visitors.
🛂 Visa information
ESTA required for VWP countries (EU, UK, Australia, NZ). Canadian citizens need no visa. Others need a B1/B2 visitor visa.
About Los Angeles Time Zone (PST/PDT)
Los Angeles, on the Pacific Coast of the United States, operates on Pacific Standard Time (PST, UTC−8) in winter and Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC−7) in summer. LA is 3 hours behind New York and the center of the global entertainment industry.
Key fact: Los Angeles is 3 hours behind New York and 8 hours behind London (GMT) in winter.
Use the live clock at the top of this page to see the exact current time in Los Angeles with seconds. The clock updates every second and uses your browser's timezone database for accuracy.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Los Angeles Time
What time is it in Los Angeles right now? +
The current time in Los Angeles, United States is displayed by the live clock at the top of this page. Los Angeles is in the PST/PDT timezone (UTC-8:00 in winter, UTC-7:00 in summer).
What timezone is Los Angeles in? +
Los Angeles is in the PST/PDT timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is
America/Los_Angeles. The UTC offset is -8:00 in winter and -7:00 in summer.Does Los Angeles observe Daylight Saving Time? +
Yes, Los Angeles observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). Clocks are set forward in spring and back in autumn. In winter, the UTC offset is -8:00; in summer it is -7:00.
What is the UTC offset for Los Angeles? +
Los Angeles's UTC offset is UTC-8:00 in winter and UTC-7:00 in summer. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and London? +
Los Angeles (PST/PDT) is UTC-8:00. London (GMT/BST) is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer. Los Angeles is 3 hours behind New York and 8 hours behind London (GMT) in winter.
How do I convert Los Angeles time to UTC? +
To convert Los Angeles time to UTC, subtract UTC-8:00 from the local time. For example, if it is 15:00 in Los Angeles and the UTC offset is UTC-8:00, you calculate backward to find the UTC equivalent. Use the conversion table on this page for real-time values.
What continent is Los Angeles in? +
Los Angeles is located in North America. It is the 3.9 million population city in United States.
What is the IANA timezone name for Los Angeles? +
The IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) timezone database identifier for Los Angeles is
America/Los_Angeles. This is the official timezone name used in programming languages and operating systems.What time is sunrise in Los Angeles today? +
Today's sunrise and sunset times for Los Angeles are displayed live in the weather panel at the top of this page. The exact times update daily based on Los Angeles's latitude and the current date. Sunrise typically varies between approximately 5:00–8:00 AM depending on the season, with the earliest sunrises around the summer solstice (June) and the latest around the winter solstice (December).
What time does it get dark in Los Angeles? +
Sunset times in Los Angeles are shown live at the top of this page. Sunset varies by season: in summer, the sun may set as late as 8:00–9:00 PM, while in winter, sunset can occur as early as 4:00–5:00 PM. Check the live display for today's exact sunset time.
How long is a flight from Los Angeles? +
Use the flight time calculator on this page to estimate flight times from Los Angeles Intl (LAX) to any of 150+ airports worldwide. The calculator uses the Haversine formula for great-circle distance at 850 km/h cruise speed plus 45 minutes ground time. Popular searches: flight time from Los Angeles to London, Los Angeles to New York, Los Angeles to Dubai, Los Angeles to Tokyo.
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