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.
Clock 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
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.