Daylight Saving in Los Angeles

Is PDT active? See PST vs PDT offsets, exact change dates, and get Pacific Coast–tuned beach and Hollywood tips.

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View Current DST Status
Instantly see if PDT is active and what the local time is right now.
Check Exact Start & End
Review spring-forward on the second Sunday in March and fall-back on the first Sunday in November, with times at 2 AM local.
Follow LA-Tuned Tips
Shift your early beach surf and evening studio hours to match the new daylight schedule.

Advanced Features

Detailed Offset Comparison Compare PST (UTC−8) vs PDT (UTC−7) with minute-level accuracy.
LA-Tuned Adjustment Tips From sunrise surf to Hollywood sunset walks, tailor your day around the shift.

Delay Your Morning Surf
Push back your Venice Beach surf session by 20 minutes on the first PDT day to match the sunrise.
Adjust Studio Visits
Plan gallery or studio tours in downtown LA 30 minutes later than usual after spring-forward.
Dinner at Sunset Boulevard
Move your dinner reservation to Sunset Boulevard 15 minutes later to enjoy daylight longer.
Sync Home Clocks at 2 AM
Manually reset analog and wall clocks at 2 AM to avoid any device mismatches.

U.S. DST rules set changes on the second Sunday in March and first Sunday in November to maximize evening daylight.

Yes—most devices adjust time on their own; only manual clocks need resetting at 2 AM.

For red-eye or dawn flights, check local sunrise times and adjust your departure accordingly.

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