Reading to Los Angeles time converter
Los Angeles is 8 hours behind Reading. When it is 9:00 AM in Reading, it is 1:00 AM in Los Angeles.
Reading BST
Sunday, October 18, 2026
Los Angeles PDT
Sunday, October 18, 2026
5:55 PM in Reading, Sunday, October 18, 2026
Reading to Los Angeles conversion table
Every hour of today in Reading and the matching time in Los Angeles. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Reading | Los Angeles |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 PM−1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 5:00 PM−1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 6:00 PM−1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 7:00 PM−1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 8:00 PM−1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 9:00 PM−1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 PM−1 day |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 day |
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
Best time to call or meet
Both sides are at work from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Reading (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Los Angeles).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Reading and Los Angeles switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 18, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: -8h
- Oct 25, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -7h
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -8h
- Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 28, 2027: -7h
- Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 18, 2027: -8h
Distance
Reading and Los Angeles 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 Reading and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 8 hours behind Reading.
What time is it in Los Angeles when it is 9 AM in Reading?
When it is 9:00 AM in Reading, it is 1:00 AM in Los Angeles.
When is the best time to call Los Angeles from Reading?
Both sides are at work from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Reading (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Los Angeles).
Does the time difference between Reading and Los Angeles change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.