Los Angeles to London Time Difference
London is 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles. When it is noon in Los Angeles, it is 20:00 in London.
Los Angeles (UTC-7) → London (UTC+1)
Los Angeles (PST/PDT) runs 7–8 hours behind London (GMT/BST). The gap is 8 hours in winter and shrinks to 7 hours when both cities are on DST. The LA–London corridor connects Hollywood with British media and entertainment, US tech with UK fintech, and West Coast venture capital with London finance.
🕐 Interactive Time Explorer
When it's 04:00 in Los Angeles, it's 12:00 in London
Drag the slider to see corresponding times in both cities
🤝 Best Meeting Times
Los Angeles & London◐ 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
06:00
Los Angeles
14:00
London
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17:00
London
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Los Angeles
20:00
London
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Los Angeles
23:00
London
18:00
Los Angeles
02:00
London (+1)
21:00
Los Angeles
05:00
London (+1)
00:00
Los Angeles
08:00
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Los Angeles
11:00
London
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Los Angeles behind London?
London is 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles. When it is 12:00 noon in Los Angeles, it is 20:00 in London. Los Angeles operates on America/Los Angeles (UTC-7), while London uses Europe/London (UTC+1).
What is the best time to call London from Los Angeles?
Standard business hours (9 AM–5 PM) do not overlap between Los Angeles and London due to the 8 hours difference. Consider early morning or late evening calls, or use async communication.
Does the Los Angeles to London 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 Los Angeles and London
The distance between Los Angeles and London is approximately 8,755 km. A direct flight typically takes around 11.3 hours. Your arrival clock will show local London time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.