Time zone meeting planner
London and Los Angeles: plan a meeting across time zones
London and Los Angeles are 8 hours apart (London ahead). See the best meeting time, upcoming holidays and clock-change dates for both.
The time difference
For most of the year, London is 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles. That gap does not hold all year — here is how it actually moves:
- 1 January to 7 March: London is 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles
- 8 March to 28 March: London is 7 hours ahead of Los Angeles
- 29 March to 24 October: London is 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles
- 25 October to 31 October: London is 7 hours ahead of Los Angeles
- 1 November to 31 December: London is 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles
Best time to meet
London and Los Angeles do not share a normal working-hours window. The best compromise is 4:30 PM in London / 8:30 AM in Los Angeles — still early or late for whoever is furthest from a normal day, which is the honest trade-off at this distance.
Check another date for London and Los AngelesClock changes to plan around
- London changes clocks — 2026: 29 March and 25 October; 2027: 28 March and 31 October.
- Los Angeles changes clocks — 2026: 8 March and 1 November; 2027: 14 March and 7 November.
Upcoming public holidays
- 25 December — London: Christmas Day
- 26 December — London: Boxing Day
- 28 December — London: Boxing Day (observed)
- 1 January 2027 — London: New Year's Day
- 12 October — Los Angeles: Columbus Day
- 11 November — Los Angeles: Veterans Day
- 26 November — Los Angeles: Thanksgiving Day
- 25 December — Los Angeles: Christmas Day
Holiday data uses country-level public calendars and may miss regional observances or company shutdowns — confirm with your participant if the date matters.
Questions about London and Los Angeles
When is the best time to meet between London and Los Angeles?
There is no hour that is inside normal working time in both cities, so someone has to stretch. The least painful slot is 4:30 PM in London / 8:30 AM in Los Angeles. At this distance the fair answer is usually to alternate which side takes the awkward hour rather than fixing one time forever.
What time is it in Los Angeles when it is 9 AM in London?
For most of the year, 9 AM in London is 1 AM in Los Angeles (UTC+1 against UTC-7). During the weeks listed above when the gap shifts, it moves by an hour. Open the planner for a specific date.
Does London or Los Angeles change clocks first?
Both cities observe daylight saving, but not always on the same dates — see the clock-change dates above.
Is there a public holiday in London or Los Angeles soon?
London: Christmas Day on 25 December. Los Angeles: Columbus Day on 12 October.