Current Local Time in Lancaster
Lancaster, United States (PST)
Friday, January 23, 2026
Lancaster follows Pacific Time (PT). The city observes Daylight Saving Time, switching between PST (UTC−8) and PDT (UTC−7).
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⏰Time Zone Facts
America/Los_AngelesData: IANA Time Zone Database
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☀️Climate
Hot semi-arid desert.
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📍About Lancaster Time Zone
Lancaster is located in the America/Los Angeles time zone (UTC-8). As a significant city in United States, Lancaster serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Lancaster is 3 hours behind New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Lancaster, consider that standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM local time. Lancaster observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the time difference with other locations may vary by one hour depending on the season.
Lancaster has a population of approximately 175K. The local currency is the US Dollar ($). To call Lancaster from abroad, use the country code +1 661. The primary language spoken is English, Spanish.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Lancaster time is 3 hours behind New York, and 8 hours behind London. This makes Lancaster ideal for coordinating with North and South American partners. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Lancaster Time
- • Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles (UTC-8)
- • Daylight Saving: Observed
- • Country: United States (US)
- • Coordinates: 34.70°, -118.14°
- • Calling Code: +1 661