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

California, United States
Mon, Oct 19
PDTUTC-7
United Kingdom
Tue, Oct 20
BSTUTC+1+8h
Finding your time zone…

11:59 PM in Los Angeles, Monday, October 19, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

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 AngelesCardiff
12:00 AM8:00 AM
1:00 AM9:00 AM
2:00 AM10:00 AM
3:00 AM11:00 AM
4:00 AM12:00 PM
5:00 AM1:00 PM
6:00 AM2:00 PM
7:00 AM3:00 PM
8:00 AM4:00 PM
9:00 AM5:00 PM
10:00 AM6:00 PM
11:00 AM7:00 PM
12:00 PM8:00 PM
1:00 PM9:00 PM
2:00 PM10:00 PM
3:00 PM11:00 PM
4:00 PM12:00 AM+1 day
5:00 PM1:00 AM+1 day
6:00 PM2:00 AM+1 day
7:00 PM3:00 AM+1 day
8:00 PM4:00 AM+1 day
9:00 PM5:00 AM+1 day
10:00 PM6:00 AM+1 day
11:00 PM7:00 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.