London to Los Angeles Time Difference
Los Angeles is 8 hours behind London. When it is noon in London, it is 04:00 in Los Angeles.
London (UTC+1) → Los Angeles (UTC-7)
London is 7–8 hours ahead of Los Angeles (PST/PDT). In winter the gap is 8 hours; in summer both cities observe DST, narrowing it to 7–8 hours depending on exact changeover dates. This corridor links entertainment, media, and tech sectors across the Atlantic.
🕐 Interactive Time Explorer
When it's 20:00 in London, it's 12:00 in Los Angeles
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London & Los Angeles◐ Extended Hours (7 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
8,755 km
Est. Flight Time
~11.3h
Time Difference
-8h
Work Hours Overlap
0h
None
🔴 Office Closed
No overlap available
No overlap
⏰ Quick Conversion
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Los Angeles (-1)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is London ahead of Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 8 hours behind London. When it is 12:00 noon in London, it is 04:00 in Los Angeles. London operates on Europe/London (UTC+1), while Los Angeles uses America/Los Angeles (UTC-7).
What is the best time to call Los Angeles from London?
There is 1 hour of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between London and Los Angeles. The best window is 17:00–18:00 London time (09:00–10:00 in Los Angeles).
Does the London to Los Angeles time difference change throughout the year?
The time difference can shift by up to one hour when either city observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). DST transition dates differ between countries — typically March/April in the Northern Hemisphere and October in the Southern Hemisphere. Always verify the live difference above when scheduling important meetings near DST changeover dates.
Flying between London and Los Angeles
The distance between London and Los Angeles is approximately 8,755 km. A direct flight typically takes around 11.3 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Los Angeles time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.