United Kingdom
United States
London to Los Angeles Time Difference
Los Angeles is 8 hours behind London
London vs Los Angeles — At a Glance
London to Los Angeles — Hour-by-Hour
About London and Los Angeles
London (population: 8.8M) is known for global finance, the City of London, Buckingham Palace, and the world's oldest underground railway. Los Angeles (population: 3.9M) is known for Hollywood, the entertainment industry, Silicon Beach tech startups, and Pacific trade.
Business Hours Overlap
With a 8-hour difference, teams in London and Los Angeles typically rely on a narrow overlap window for real-time meetings and use async tools like Slack or email for the rest.
Calling Between Cities
When calling Los Angeles (+1) from London (+44), be mindful of the 8-hour gap. The safest window is late afternoon in London (4–6 PM) to reach people during waking hours.
Currency
London uses GBP while Los Angeles uses USD. Check current exchange rates before making payments or transferring funds between the two cities.
Language
London and Los Angeles share English as a common language, which simplifies business communication.
Use our world clock tool to compare London and Los Angeles visually, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between London and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles, United States is 8 hours behind London, United Kingdom. London is in the Europe/London timezone (UTC+1) and Los Angeles is in the America/Los Angeles timezone (UTC-7).
When it's noon in London, what time is it in Los Angeles?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in London, it's 4:00 AM in Los Angeles.
What is the best time to call Los Angeles from London?
The best time to call Los Angeles from London is during the overlapping business hours. When it's 9 AM in London, it's 1:00 AM in Los Angeles. Aim for late morning to early afternoon in London for the best chance of reaching someone during working hours.
What currency does Los Angeles use?
Los Angeles, United States uses USD. London uses GBP. You will need to check the current exchange rate for transactions between the two.
What language is spoken in Los Angeles?
The primary languages in Los Angeles are English, Spanish. London also speaks English, making communication easier.
How do I dial Los Angeles from London?
To call Los Angeles from London, dial your international access code followed by +1 and the local number. London uses country code +44 and Los Angeles uses +1.
