UK time conversion

UK time to Los Angeles

8 hours behind / 8 hours behind

Los Angeles is normally 8 hours behind the UK. Set any date and time below for an exact, daylight-saving-accurate conversion between the UK and Los Angeles.

UK ↔ Los Angeles converter

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What is the time difference between the UK and Los Angeles?

Direct answer. Los Angeles is normally 8 hours behind the UK.

Los Angeles uses US Pacific Time, which observes daylight saving on the US schedule. Because the US and UK switch on different dates, the gap briefly becomes 7 hours during the spring and autumn changeover windows.

Key fact: Los Angeles is usually 8 hours behind the UK, dropping to 7 hours for short periods around the clock changes.

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FAQ

What is the time difference between the UK and Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is normally 8 hours behind the UK. Use the converter above for the exact time on any date — it accounts automatically for both countries’ daylight saving.

Does the UK–Los Angeles time difference change during the year?

Yes. Los Angeles uses US Pacific Time, which observes daylight saving on the US schedule. Because the US and UK switch on different dates, the gap briefly becomes 7 hours during the spring and autumn changeover windows.