Geographic position of Long Beach
Long Beach is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 33.7670° N, 118.1892° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,759 km (2,336 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,260 km (3,890 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,778 km (8,561 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 10,937 km (6,796 mi) west
Long Beach lies in the subtropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Long Beach
With a population of 474,140, Long Beach ranks as the 47th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Long Beach
Long Beach International Airport (LGB / KLGB) is a major international airport serving Long Beach directly.
Current local time at the airport is 08:57:36.
Daylight saving time changes in Long Beach
Long Beach uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Los_Angeles. The current local offset is UTC-7 / PDT.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC-8 / PST to UTC-7 / PDT.
- The clock was moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC-7 / PDT to UTC-8 / PST.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Long Beach
Business hours in Long Beach (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 8:00 PM - 4:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 9:30 PM - 5:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 1:00 AM (next day) - 9:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 2:00 AM (next day) - 10:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Long Beach
Compare time in Long Beach with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Long Beach in?
Long Beach follows the America/Los_Angeles time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Long Beach at UTC-7.
What time is it in Long Beach right now?
The current local time in Long Beach is 08:57:36 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Long Beach observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Long Beach is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Long Beach?
Long Beach is currently UTC-7, meaning local time is 7 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Long Beach?
Long Beach International Airport (LGB) is the airport serving Long Beach. The current local time at the airport is 08:57:36.
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