UTC to Los Angeles (Pacific) — Time Zone Converter
UTC (UTC+0) → PT (UTC-7). Los Angeles (Pacific) is 7 hours behind relative to UTC right now.
UTC
Oct 7, 2026, 11:55 AM
Los Angeles (Pacific)
Oct 7, 2026, 4:55 AM
Sample times — UTC to PT
Sample conversions for today; daylight saving applied.
About UTC and Los Angeles (Pacific)UTC vs Los Angeles (Pacific) time difference through 2026
The gap changes twice during 2026, because only Los Angeles (Pacific) observes daylight saving time. Double-check meetings booked in the weeks around each switch.
Dates (2026) UTC PT Difference Jan 1 – Mar 7 UTC UTC−8 Los Angeles (Pacific) is 8 hours behind Mar 8 – Oct 31 UTC UTC−7 Los Angeles (Pacific) is 7 hours behind Nov 1 – Dec 31 UTC UTC−8 Los Angeles (Pacific) is 8 hours behind
Transition dates are the first full day on the new offset; clocks usually change overnight, between 1:00 and 3:00 local time.
Method & sources
Offsets and daylight-saving dates are computed from the IANA Time Zone Database through the JavaScript Intl API — the same rules your phone and computer use. The year table above was generated from those rules when this page was built; the live converter uses the rules installed in your own browser, so it stays correct if a country changes its clocks.
Page last updated: October 1, 2026
UTC vs Los Angeles (Pacific) time difference through 2026
The gap changes twice during 2026, because only Los Angeles (Pacific) observes daylight saving time. Double-check meetings booked in the weeks around each switch.
| Dates (2026) | UTC | PT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 – Mar 7 | UTC | UTC−8 | Los Angeles (Pacific) is 8 hours behind |
| Mar 8 – Oct 31 | UTC | UTC−7 | Los Angeles (Pacific) is 7 hours behind |
| Nov 1 – Dec 31 | UTC | UTC−8 | Los Angeles (Pacific) is 8 hours behind |
Transition dates are the first full day on the new offset; clocks usually change overnight, between 1:00 and 3:00 local time.
Method & sources
Offsets and daylight-saving dates are computed from the IANA Time Zone Database through the JavaScript Intl API — the same rules your phone and computer use. The year table above was generated from those rules when this page was built; the live converter uses the rules installed in your own browser, so it stays correct if a country changes its clocks.
Page last updated: October 1, 2026
UTC to Los Angeles is −8 hours in standard time and −7 when Pacific daylight saving is in effect. Incident timelines, API timestamps, and release schedules are commonly converted from UTC into Pacific for West Coast teams.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between UTC and Los Angeles (Pacific)?
Right now the offset is about 7 hours behind (from UTC to PT). Daylight saving rules differ by region, so use the converter and table above rather than memorising a single number year-round.
Does daylight saving affect UTC vs Los Angeles (Pacific)?
Yes, whenever either region springs forward or falls back, the gap can shift by an hour. This page uses the IANA time-zone database so those transitions are applied automatically.
How do I schedule a meeting across Coordinated Universal Time and the US West Coast?
Pick a time in the converter, share both columns with attendees, and avoid early-morning or late-night slots on one side. The sample table lists common business hours in the source zone.
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