Current local time in Lake ForestCalifornia, United States
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America/Los_AngelesUTC−8 / UTC−7
Lake Forest keeps Pacific Standard Time (PST, UTC−8) in winter and Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC−7) in summer. Its IANA time zone is America/Los_Angeles.
Daylight saving time in Lake Forest
Lake Forest changes its clocks twice a year. The next changes, from the IANA time zone database as of October 2026:
- Sun, Nov 1, 2026: clocks go back 1 hour to UTC−8
- Sun, Mar 14, 2027: clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC−7
Cities on the same time as Lake Forest
These places show the same clock as Lake Forest every day of the coming year, clock changes included.
- In United States
Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, San Francisco, Seattle, Portland, Las Vegas, Fresno
- In other countries
Tijuana (Mexico)
Lake Forest time zone at a glance
- IANA time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- UTC offset
- UTC−8 / UTC−7
- Daylight saving
- Observed
- Next clock change
- Sun, Nov 1, 2026 → UTC−8
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California
- Coordinates
- 33.65°, -117.69°
- Population
- 82,492
- Local date
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Sunrise and sunset in Lake Forest today
Computed from Lake Forest's latitude and longitude for the current local date. Times shift by a minute or two either side depending on elevation and the horizon you actually see.
- Sunrise
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- Sunset
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- Solar noon
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- Day length
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- Civil dawn
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- Civil dusk
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- Golden hour ends
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- Golden hour begins
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Lake Forest time difference from major cities
| City | Local time now | Lake Forest is |
|---|---|---|
| New York CityUnited States | — | 3h behind |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | — | 8h behind |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | — | 11h behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | — | 15h behind |
| TokyoJapan | — | 16h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | — | 18h behind |
Need a different pair? Compare any two cities or convert a specific time.
Lake Forest time: questions and answers
- What time is it in Lake Forest right now?
- The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time in Lake Forest, updated every second from your device's clock. Lake Forest keeps Pacific Standard Time (PST, UTC−8) in winter and Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC−7) in summer.
- What time zone is Lake Forest in?
- Lake Forest is in the IANA time zone America/Los_Angeles: Pacific Standard Time (PST, UTC−8) in winter and Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC−7) in summer.
- Does Lake Forest observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Upcoming changes: Sun, Nov 1, 2026: clocks go back 1 hour to UTC−8; Sun, Mar 14, 2027: clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC−7.
- Which cities share Lake Forest's time?
- Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, San Francisco, Seattle, Portland keep the same clock as Lake Forest all year.
Planning something with Lake Forest?
- Find a meeting time — the hours that overlap between Lake Forest and your team.
- Convert a time — turn a time in Lake Forest into yours, or the other way round.
- Compare office hours — when Lake Forest offices and yours are both open.
- Send a calendar invite — with the America/Los_Angeles time zone set correctly.
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