Los Angeles to Cardiff time converter
Cardiff is 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles. When it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles, it is 5:00 PM in Cardiff.
Los Angeles PDT
Monday, October 19, 2026
Cardiff BST
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
11:59 PM in Los Angeles, Monday, October 19, 2026
Los Angeles to Cardiff conversion table
Every hour of today in Los Angeles and the matching time in Cardiff. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Los Angeles | Cardiff |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM+1 day |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM+1 day |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM+1 day |
| 7:00 PM | 3:00 AM+1 day |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 AM+1 day |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM+1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 AM+1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 AM+1 day |
Best time to call or meet
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Los Angeles (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Cardiff).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Los Angeles and Cardiff switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 19, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026: +8h
- Oct 24, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +7h
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +8h
- Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 27, 2027: +7h
- Mar 27, 2027 – Oct 19, 2027: +8h
Distance
Los Angeles and Cardiff are 8,598 km (5,343 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Cardiff?
Cardiff is 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
What time is it in Cardiff when it is 9 AM in Los Angeles?
When it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles, it is 5:00 PM in Cardiff.
When is the best time to call Cardiff from Los Angeles?
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Los Angeles (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Cardiff).
Does the time difference between Los Angeles and Cardiff change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.