Los Angeles Time to UTC Converter
UTC is 8 hours ahead of PST. 9:00 AM PST = 5:00 PM UTC.
UTC is 8 hours ahead of PST at the moment. To convert Los Angeles Time to UTC, add 8 hours to the Los Angeles Time time: 9:00 AM PST = 5:00 PM UTC.
Los Angeles Time (Los Angeles time) is used in Los Angeles, USA. UTC (UTC) is used in The world's time standard; used in aviation, computing and science.
Los Angeles Time to UTC time conversion table
Los Angeles Time to UTC on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| Los Angeles Time | UTC |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| Los Angeles Time | UTC |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| Los Angeles Time | UTC |
|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM+1 |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM+1 |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM+1 |
| 7:00 PM | 3:00 AM+1 |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 AM+1 |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM+1 |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 AM+1 |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 AM+1 |
Conversion table from Los Angeles Time to UTC for 7 Nov 2026. A tick marks hours that fall between 9 AM and 5 PM in both places. +1 means the next day in UTC, −1 the previous day.
- ✓ marks 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Greyed times are night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert Los Angeles Time to UTC
Add 8 hours to the Los Angeles Time time to get UTC.
Example: 9:00 AM PST = 5:00 PM UTC.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM PST = 6:00 AM UTC (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between Los Angeles Time and UTC
The time difference between Los Angeles Time and UTC is not the same all year, because the two sides change for daylight saving time on different dates. In 2026 it works out like this:
- 31 Dec 2025 – 7 Mar 2026: UTC is 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles Time.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: UTC is 7 hours ahead of Los Angeles Time.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026: UTC is 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles Time.
Los Angeles Time and UTC during daylight saving time
- Los Angeles Time next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from PST (UTC−8) to PDT (UTC−7).
- UTC does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+0 all year.
Best time for a meeting between Los Angeles Time and UTC
Los Angeles Time and UTC have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM PST, which is 3:00 PM UTC.
Los Angeles Time to UTC FAQ
What is the time difference between Los Angeles Time and UTC?
Right now UTC is 8 hours ahead of PST. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM Los Angeles Time in UTC?
9:00 AM PST is 5:00 PM UTC.
What is 12 PM (noon) Los Angeles Time in UTC?
12:00 PM PST is 8:00 PM UTC.
Is UTC ahead of or behind Los Angeles Time?
UTC is 8 hours ahead of PST, so it is later in UTC than in Los Angeles Time.
Does Los Angeles Time change for daylight saving time?
Yes. Los Angeles Time next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from PST to PDT.
Does UTC change for daylight saving time?
No. UTC stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
What is the best time for a meeting between Los Angeles Time and UTC?
Los Angeles Time and UTC have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM PST, which is 3:00 PM UTC.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.