Los Angeles, United States
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About Los Angeles, United States
Los Angeles is the second-largest city in the United States and the global capital of the entertainment industry, home to Hollywood. Stretched along the Pacific coast, it is also a major center for technology, fashion, and Pacific Rim trade.
Time zone details
Los Angeles observes PST/PDT (America/Los_Angeles in the IANA database). The UTC offset and any daylight saving transitions are handled automatically by your browser's time zone library. If you're scheduling a meeting or call, use our time zone converter for an exact difference on a specific date.
Calling United States from abroad
The international dialing code for United States is +1. To call a phone number in Los Angeles, dial your country's international access code, then +1, then the local number (drop the leading zero if there is one).
Currency in United States
The official currency is USD ($). Exchange rates fluctuate daily — check a currency converter for the latest rate against your home currency before any transaction.
Languages spoken
Common languages include English.
Top places to visit in Los Angeles
- Griffith Observatory — Hilltop observatory with sweeping city views and the Hollywood Sign in the distance.
- Getty Center — Modernist museum complex with European art and a peaceful garden.
- Santa Monica Pier — Iconic pier with a Ferris wheel, restaurants, and the western terminus of Route 66.
Top local foods of Los Angeles
- Korean BBQ — K-Town has some of the best Korean BBQ outside Seoul, with tableside grilling.
- Carne asada tacos — Hand-pressed tortillas with grilled marinated beef — a Boyle Heights specialty.
- In-N-Out Burger — Cult-favorite West Coast burger chain; try the Animal Style off-menu order.
Working with someone in Los Angeles
When scheduling a call or meeting with someone in Los Angeles, the time difference from your location is shown at the top of this page. For deeper coordination tips, see our guide on working across time zones and time zone etiquette for global meetings.