Los Angeles to London Meeting Planner
London is 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles for most of the year, so a 9-to-5 day in one city ends exactly as the other begins. Someone has to stretch: 8:00–9:00 a.m. in Los Angeles is 4:00–5:00 p.m. in London.
Shared working hours, month by month
Calculated from the official time-zone database for 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. working days in both cities.
| Dates | London vs Los Angeles | Best shared window | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Nov 2026 – 13 Mar 2027 | +8 h | None · try 8–9 a.m. LA = 4–5 p.m. London | 0 h |
| 14 Mar – 27 Mar 2027 | +7 h | 9–10 a.m. LA · 4–5 p.m. London | 1 h |
| 28 Mar – 30 Oct 2027 | +8 h | None · try 8–9 a.m. LA = 4–5 p.m. London | 0 h |
| 31 Oct – 6 Nov 2027 | +7 h | 9–10 a.m. LA · 4–5 p.m. London | 1 h |
Clock changes in the next 12 months
| Place | Clocks go back | Clocks go forward |
|---|---|---|
| United States & Canada (most areas) | Sun 7 Nov 2027 | Sun 14 Mar 2027 |
| United Kingdom | Sun 31 Oct 2027 | Sun 28 Mar 2027 |
| Sydney (NSW) | Sun 4 Apr 2027 | Sun 3 Oct 2027 |
Making it work for both sides.
A few habits make cross-time-zone meetings easier.
Best slot: 8:00 a.m. Pacific / 4:00 p.m. London. Rotate who takes the early or late call if you meet every week.
For regular collaboration, consider recorded updates or a shared document instead of a live meeting.
Do Los Angeles and London working hours overlap?+
Not on a standard 9-to-5 day for most of the year. They share one hour only during the brief gaps after the US clock changes.
What time is 4 p.m. London in Los Angeles?+
8:00 a.m. for most of the year, or 9:00 a.m. during the March and late-October gaps.
What is the least painful time for both?+
8:00 a.m. Pacific / 4:00 p.m. London, or 5:00 p.m. Pacific / 1:00 a.m. London only in emergencies.