GMT to PST Time Converter
Los Angeles is currently 8 hours behind London.
Current Time
London
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London
London is currently observing GMT+1 (summer time). Returns to standard time on October 25, 2026.
Los Angeles
Los Angeles is currently observing PDT (summer time). Returns to standard time on November 1, 2026.
Best Meeting Times
| London Time | Los Angeles Time | Meeting Suitability |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 16:00-1d | — |
| 01:00 | 17:00-1d | — |
| 02:00 | 18:00-1d | — |
| 03:00 | 19:00-1d | — |
| 04:00 | 20:00-1d | — |
| 05:00 | 21:00-1d | — |
| 06:00 | 22:00-1d | — |
| 07:00 | 23:00-1d | — |
| 08:00 | 00:00 | — |
| 09:00 | 01:00 | — |
| 10:00 | 02:00 | — |
| 11:00 | 03:00 | — |
| 12:00 | 04:00 | — |
| 13:00 | 05:00 | — |
| 14:00 | 06:00 | — |
| 15:00 | 07:00 | — |
| 16:00 | 08:00 | ⚠️ Edge |
| 17:00 | 09:00 | ✅ Good |
| 18:00 | 10:00 | ⚠️ Edge |
| 19:00 | 11:00 | — |
| 20:00 | 12:00 | — |
| 21:00 | 13:00 | — |
| 22:00 | 14:00 | — |
| 23:00 | 15:00 | — |
✅ Both cities within 9 AM–6 PM ⚠️ One city on edge of working hours
About This Time Zone Pair
London (GMT+1) is 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles (PDT). When it's 9:00 AM in London, it's 1:00 AM in Los Angeles.
London and Los Angeles observe Daylight Saving Time, which means the offset between the two cities may shift by one hour during DST transitions — particularly if the two regions change their clocks on different dates.
The best window for live meetings between London and Los Angeles is 5pm–6pm GMT+1 — that's 9am–10am PDT for Los Angeles. Outside this window, async communication or recorded video is more practical.
For one-off conversions, use the converter above. For recurring meetings, export an .ics calendar invite — attendees see the time in their local zone automatically.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the time difference between London and Los Angeles?
- Los Angeles is 8 hours behind London. This offset may shift by one hour when either city transitions in or out of Daylight Saving Time.
- What is a good meeting time between London and Los Angeles?
- The best window is 5pm–6pm London time, which is 9am–10am in Los Angeles. Both cities are within standard working hours during this range.
- When does London switch to and from Daylight Saving Time?
- London observes Daylight Saving Time. Check the DST status section above for the exact next transition date — it is calculated live from the IANA timezone database.
- How do I convert GMT to PST manually?
- Subtract 8 hours to the GMT time. For example, 9:00 AM GMT = 1:00 AM PST. (DST may shift this by ±1 hour twice a year.)