Los Angeles to Reading time converter
Reading is 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles. When it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles, it is 5:00 PM in Reading.
Los Angeles PDT
Sunday, October 18, 2026
Reading BST
Sunday, October 18, 2026
12:50 PM in Los Angeles, Sunday, October 18, 2026
Los Angeles to Reading conversion table
Every hour of today in Los Angeles and the matching time in Reading. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Los Angeles | Reading |
|---|---|
| 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 Reading).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Los Angeles and Reading switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 18, 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 18, 2027: +8h
Distance
Los Angeles and Reading are 8,716 km (5,416 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Reading?
Reading is 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
What time is it in Reading when it is 9 AM in Los Angeles?
When it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles, it is 5:00 PM in Reading.
When is the best time to call Reading 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 Reading).
Does the time difference between Los Angeles and Reading change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.