Current Time in Los Angeles
Live Los Angeles time with automatic updates
About Los Angeles Time
Los Angeles follows the America/Los_Angeles time zone. The current time shown above is automatically updated every second, ensuring you always have the accurate local time for Los Angeles.
Time Zone Information
The time shown is based on Los Angeles's official time zone (America/Los_Angeles), which is +00:00 hours from UTC (Coordinated Universal Time). This live clock automatically adjusts for Daylight Saving Time (DST) when applicable.
Los Angeles is currently observing Daylight Saving Time (DST).
Understanding the local time in Los Angeles is crucial for:
- •Scheduling international business meetings and conference calls
- •Planning travel arrangements and flight bookings
- •Coordinating with remote teams and global partners
- •Managing import/export operations and shipping schedules
🏢 Local Business Hours
Standard business hours in Los Angeles:
- •Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- •Saturday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (retail)
- •Sunday: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM (retail)
Note: Entertainment industry often has irregular hours. Traffic affects scheduling.
Los Angeles Landmarks & Business
🏛️ Famous Landmarks
- •Hollywood Sign
- •Santa Monica Pier
- •Griffith Observatory
- •Getty Center
- •Universal Studios
💼 Major Companies
- •Walt Disney Company
- •Warner Bros
- •SpaceX
- •Snapchat
- •Netflix (nearby)
- •Activision Blizzard
Business Culture & Communication
🤝 Cultural Notes
Punctuality:
Relaxed due to traffic. 'LA time' means 15-30 minutes late is common.
Business Etiquette:
Casual dress code. Networking events and lunch meetings popular. Car culture dominant.
📞 Best Times to Call
From US Eastern:
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM EST (9 AM - 5 PM LA)
From Europe:
6:00 PM - 11:00 PM CET (9 AM - 2 PM LA)
From Asia:
1:00 AM - 9:00 AM JST (9 AM - 5 PM LA previous day)
Major Public Holidays
Important holidays that may affect business operations in Los Angeles:
🎉Academy Awards
Traffic and business disruptions in Hollywood
Typically: February/March
🎉Labor Day
Long weekend, many out of town
Typically: First Monday in September
🎉Thanksgiving
4-day weekend, worst traffic of the year
Typically: 4th Thursday in November
🎉Pilot Season
Entertainment industry busy period
Typically: January-April
Time Zone Facts
DST Status
Currently observing DST
UTC Offset
+00:00 from UTC
Coverage
Multiple cities in the region
Related Cities
Using the Los Angeles World Clock
Our Los Angeles world clock is a reliable tool for checking the current local time. Whether you're scheduling international meetings, coordinating with remote teams, or planning travel, this tool provides accurate, real-time information about the current time in Los Angeles.