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Time Difference: Lahore to Los Angeles

🇵🇰LahoreUTC+5
vs
🇺🇸Los AngelesUTC-8
🇵🇰
Lahore, Pakistan
Mon, Jul 20
🇺🇸
Los Angeles, US
Mon, Jul 20

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Time Difference
12 hours
Los Angeles is 12 hours behind Lahore
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Lahore vs Los Angeles timezone guide

Lahore (Pakistan) uses the Asia/Karachi timezone at UTC+5, while Los Angeles (US) uses America/Los_Angeles at UTC-8. This means Los Angeles is 13 hours behind Lahore (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Lahore and Los Angeles

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Lahore and Los Angeles do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start early or stay late — see the hour-by-hour planner below for the least disruptive options.

Hour-by-hour planner

LahoreLos AngelesStatus
6am6pmLahore early, Los Angeles evening
7am7pmLahore early, Los Angeles evening
8am8pmLahore early, Los Angeles evening
9am9pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10am10pmLahore working hours, Los Angeles late evening
11am11pmLahore working hours, Los Angeles late evening
12pm12amLahore working hours, Los Angeles asleep
1pm1amLahore working hours, Los Angeles asleep
2pm2amLahore working hours, Los Angeles asleep
3pm3amLahore working hours, Los Angeles asleep
4pm4amLahore working hours, Los Angeles asleep
5pm5amLahore evening, Los Angeles asleep
6pm6amLahore evening, Los Angeles early
7pm7amLahore evening, Los Angeles early
8pm8amLahore evening, Los Angeles early
9pm9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm10amLahore late evening, Los Angeles working hours

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between Lahore and Los Angeles

Los Angeles observes daylight saving time, but Lahore does not. That means the difference between the two cities changes seasonally — by one hour, around Los Angeles's transition dates.

  • Jan 1 → Mar 8Lahore is 13 hours ahead Los Angeles
  • Mar 8 → Nov 1Lahore is 12 hours ahead Los Angeles
  • Nov 1 → Jan 1Lahore is 13 hours ahead Los Angeles

Distance between Lahore and Los Angeles

Great-circle distance
12,605 km
Direct flight time
~15h 50m

Lahore and Los Angeles are 12,605 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~15h 50m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Lahore and Los Angeles?
The current time difference is 12 hours. Lahore is currently 12 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Is Lahore ahead of Los Angeles?
Yes. Lahore is currently 12 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
What time is it in Los Angeles when it's 9 AM in Lahore?
When it's 9 AM in Lahore, it's 9pm in Los Angeles.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Lahore and Los Angeles?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Lahore and Los Angeles do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start before 9 AM or work past 5 PM — see the planner above for the least disruptive options.
Do Lahore and Los Angeles observe daylight saving time?
Los Angeles observes daylight saving time, but Lahore does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are Lahore and Los Angeles?
Lahore and Los Angeles are 12,605 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 15 hours 50 minutes.