Las Vegas uses the America/Los_Angeles time zone, abbreviated PT (PST/PDT), which is UTC-8 (UTC-7 in summer). It observes daylight saving time: clocks move forward one hour from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November. Las Vegas uses Pacific Time, the same as Los Angeles. Use this page to check the exact current local time in Las Vegas, with the date, UTC offset and time zone, updated in real time.

Official time zone: America/Los_Angeles (USA)

Estimated population: 678,922 people.

Local fact: Las Vegas uses Pacific Time, the same as Los Angeles.

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Frequently Asked Questions About the Time in Las Vegas

What time is it in Las Vegas right now?

The exact time in Las Vegas, USA, appears on the main clock at the top of this page and updates every second using the America/Los_Angeles time zone, with no need to reload.

What time zone does Las Vegas use?

Las Vegas (USA) uses the America/Los_Angeles time zone from the IANA database, which corresponds to UTC-8 (UTC-7 in summer). This is the reference that devices and servers use to calculate local time.

What is the time difference between Las Vegas and New York?

The difference is calculated by comparing the America/Los_Angeles zone with New York (Eastern Time), so it updates automatically if either zone changes its clocks. The +HR and -HR tags on the cards show how many hours each place is ahead of or behind Las Vegas.

Does Las Vegas observe daylight saving time?

Observes daylight saving time: clocks move forward one hour from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November. This page calculates the time with the America/Los_Angeles zone, so it always shows the current local time in Las Vegas, including any seasonal clock change.

How do I compare the time in Las Vegas with other cities?

In the Time Across the U.S. and World Times sections you can see the time in other places and how many hours they are ahead (+) or behind (-) Las Vegas. If the calendar day is different, the date is shown, for example Sun Oct 18. Every card links to that place’s page.

Can I see the time in Las Vegas in 12-hour or 24-hour format?

Yes. Use the 12-hour (AM/PM) or 24-hour selector below the main clock; the change applies to every card and your preference is saved in your browser.