Los Angeles, California, USA
Los Angeles is a sprawling, dynamic metropolis shaped by centuries of migration, innovation, and cultural fusion. Nestled between mountains and the Pacific Ocean, it is a city where creative ambition and technological breakthroughs collide.
Local Time
Los Angeles follows Pacific Time (PT), which is UTC−8 during Standard Time (roughly November to March) and UTC−7 during Daylight Saving Time (roughly March to November)—meaning it is 8 or 7 hours behind Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) depending on the season.
Language
English is the official and most widely spoken language, though Spanish is also prevalent, reflecting the city’s large Hispanic and Latino population. Many residents are bilingual, and signage in both languages is common.
Currency
Los Angeles uses the United States Dollar (USD, $). Credit and debit cards are widely accepted, and contactless payments like Apple Pay and Google Pay are commonly used.
Telephone & Internet
To call Los Angeles from abroad, dial the U.S. country code +1, followed by the local number. International roaming is supported by all major U.S. carriers, and prepaid SIM cards or eSIM options are widely available for visitors. Los Angeles has strong mobile network coverage (including 5G in most areas) and high-speed internet access is easy to find in hotels, airports, cafes, and public spaces, with many locations offering free Wi-Fi.