United States
United Kingdom
Los Angeles to London Time Difference
London is 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles
Los Angeles vs London — At a Glance
Los Angeles to London — Hour-by-Hour
About Los Angeles and London
Los Angeles (population: 3.9M) is known for Hollywood, the entertainment industry, Silicon Beach tech startups, and Pacific trade. London (population: 8.8M) is known for global finance, the City of London, Buckingham Palace, and the world's oldest underground railway.
Business Hours Overlap
With a 8-hour difference, teams in Los Angeles and London 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 London (+44) from Los Angeles (+1), be mindful of the 8-hour gap. The safest window is early morning in Los Angeles (8–10 AM) to reach people during waking hours.
Currency
Los Angeles uses USD while London uses GBP. Check current exchange rates before making payments or transferring funds between the two cities.
Language
Los Angeles and London share English as a common language, which simplifies business communication.
Use our world clock tool to compare Los Angeles and London visually, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and London?
London, United Kingdom is 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles, United States. Los Angeles is in the America/Los Angeles timezone (UTC-7) and London is in the Europe/London timezone (UTC+1).
When it's noon in Los Angeles, what time is it in London?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Los Angeles, it's 8:00 PM in London.
What is the best time to call London from Los Angeles?
The best time to call London from Los Angeles is during the overlapping business hours. When it's 9 AM in Los Angeles, it's 5:00 PM in London. Aim for late morning to early afternoon in Los Angeles for the best chance of reaching someone during working hours.
What currency does London use?
London, United Kingdom uses GBP. Los Angeles uses USD. You will need to check the current exchange rate for transactions between the two.
What language is spoken in London?
The primary language in London is English. Los Angeles also speaks English, making communication easier.
How do I dial London from Los Angeles?
To call London from Los Angeles, dial your international access code followed by +44 and the local number. Los Angeles uses country code +1 and London uses +44.
