Current Time in Las Vegas
Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) — UTC−7
Las Vegas runs on Pacific Time, the same timezone as Los Angeles and Seattle. Nevada observes daylight saving — clocks spring forward in March and fall back in November.
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What time zone is Las Vegas in?
Las Vegas, Nevada uses Pacific Time — PST (UTC−8) in winter and PDT (UTC−7) during daylight saving. The IANA identifier is America/Los_Angeles, the same zone shared by Los Angeles, Seattle, Portland, and San Francisco.
Does Las Vegas observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Nevada follows US federal DST rules: clocks spring forward 1 hour on the second Sunday in March at 2:00am, and fall back 1 hour on the first Sunday in November at 2:00am. Nevada legislators have voted to make PDT permanent, but this requires federal authorization that has not yet been granted.
What is the time difference between Las Vegas and New York?
Las Vegas (Pacific Time) is 3 hours behind New York (Eastern Time) — this holds true in both summer and winter because the US switches DST on the same date nationwide. If it's noon in New York, it's 9am in Las Vegas.
Frequently asked questions
What time is it in Las Vegas now?
Las Vegas runs on Pacific Time — PST (UTC−8) in winter and PDT (UTC−7) in summer. The live clock above shows the exact current time.
Is Las Vegas in the same time zone as Los Angeles?
Yes. Las Vegas and Los Angeles both use America/Los_Angeles (Pacific Time, PST/PDT). They always show the same hour.
What time is Las Vegas compared to New York?
Las Vegas is exactly 3 hours behind New York, year-round. If New York is 3pm, Las Vegas is noon.
Does Las Vegas have daylight saving time?
Yes. Nevada observes US DST — clocks change on the second Sunday in March (spring forward) and first Sunday in November (fall back). Nevada has voted to stay on permanent PDT but the change has not been implemented.