Days in Los Angeles are currently getting shorter, about 15 minutes shorter than a week ago.*
* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.
Geographic position of Los Angeles
Los Angeles is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 34.0522° N, 118.2437° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,791 km (2,356 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,228 km (3,870 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,809 km (8,581 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 10,906 km (6,777 mi) west
Los Angeles lies in the subtropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Los Angeles
The point on Earth exactly opposite Los Angeles is near Toamasina - when it's noon in Los Angeles, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Los Angeles
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Los Angeles
Los Angeles is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Los Angeles is in the Northern Hemisphere, its seasons run opposite to cities in the other hemisphere. When it is autumn here, places on the other side of the equator are experiencing the opposite season at the same time.
Longest & Shortest Day in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 25m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 53m, a difference of roughly 4h 32m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Los Angeles's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Los Angeles at 34.05° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Los Angeles
With a population of 3,820,914, Los Angeles ranks as the 2nd most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Los Angeles
Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR / KHHR) is a regional airport located about 17 km (10 mi) from Los Angeles.
Current local time at the airport is 05:49:50.
Daylight saving time changes in Los Angeles
Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles
Business hours in Los Angeles (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 Los Angeles
Compare time in Los Angeles with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in United States
Public Holidays Affecting Los Angeles
Official national holiday observed in United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Los Angeles in?
Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles at UTC-7.
What time is it in Los Angeles right now?
The current local time in Los Angeles is 05:49:50 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Los Angeles observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is currently UTC-7, meaning local time is 7 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Los Angeles?
Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR) is the nearest airport to Los Angeles, located about 17 km away. The current local time at the airport is 05:49:50.
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