Understanding the Time Difference Between London and Los Angeles
Los Angeles operates on the America/Los_Angeles timezone, which is 8 hours behind London's Europe/London timezone. This means when it's noon in London, it's 4:00 in Los Angeles.
Best Hours for Business Communication
The optimal window for scheduling calls or meetings between London and Los Angeles is when both cities are within their standard business hours (9:00-17:00 in London and 9:00-17:00 in Los Angeles).
Based on this overlap, we recommend scheduling meetings during the shared business hours window where both cities are within their typical 9:00–17:00 workday.
Daylight Saving Time Considerations
London observes Daylight Saving Time, typically adjusting clocks forward in spring and back in fall. Los Angeles also observes Daylight Saving Time. During DST transitions, the time difference may temporarily change by one hour. Always verify the current time difference during March/April and October/November.
Practical Examples
For Remote Teams
If you manage a team spread across London and Los Angeles, consider scheduling daily standups during overlapping business hours. This ensures both teams are alert and productive during the meeting.
For International Business
When conducting business calls between London and Los Angeles, the morning hours in Los Angeles typically offer the best overlap with afternoon hours in London.