Las Vegas Time: Frequently Asked Questions

What time is it in Las Vegas right now?

On July 15, 2026, Las Vegas runs on Pacific Daylight Time (PDT), UTC-7. At noon in the city:

• New York is 3:00 PM (3 hours ahead)
• London is 8:00 PM (8 hours ahead)
• Dubai is 11:00 PM (11 hours ahead)
• Sydney is 5:00 AM on July 16 (17 hours ahead)

PDT holds until Sunday, November 1, 2026. At 2:00 AM that morning, clocks fall back to Pacific Standard Time.

Is Las Vegas on Pacific Time?

Yes. The IANA zone is America/Los_Angeles, identical to California and the rest of the West Coast. Nevada sits entirely inside the Pacific zone. The Strip, downtown, the airport: all one clock.

Is Las Vegas PST or PDT right now?

Depends on the calendar.

• Pacific Standard Time (PST): UTC-8, early November to mid-March
• Pacific Daylight Time (PDT): UTC-7, mid-March to early November

Say “Pacific Time” (PT) and you’re never wrong. “PST” in July is wrong.

Does Las Vegas observe Daylight Saving Time?

Yes. Nevada springs forward and falls back with the rest of the Pacific zone. The state has never exercised its right to opt out.

When do clocks change in Las Vegas?

The rule never changes: second Sunday in March forward, first Sunday in November back. Full details on the Daylight Saving Time page.

Is Las Vegas the same time as California?

Yes. California and Nevada share a zone. Driving from Los Angeles to Las Vegas, or crossing the state line at Primm, the clock doesn’t move.

Is Las Vegas the same time as Los Angeles?

Always. Both cities live on America/Los_Angeles. A 10:00 AM call in LA is 10:00 AM in Las Vegas, every day of the year.

Is Las Vegas the same time as Arizona?

In summer, yes. In winter, no.

• Summer (PDT, UTC-7): Las Vegas and Phoenix match. Both sit at UTC-7.
• Winter (PST, UTC-8): Las Vegas trails Phoenix by one hour. Phoenix stays on Mountain Standard Time (UTC-7) all year.

This trips up a lot of visitors. See the Las Vegas vs Phoenix time page for the full split.

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

3 hours, fixed. Las Vegas is always behind.

• Winter (PST): noon Las Vegas = 3:00 PM New York (EST)
• Summer (PDT): noon Las Vegas = 3:00 PM New York (EDT)

Both cities observe DST on the same dates. The gap never widens or shrinks. Details on the Las Vegas vs New York page.

What GMT/UTC offset is Las Vegas?

What time do casinos close in Las Vegas?

They don’t. Casinos operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. No last call on the floor.

What time do bars close in Las Vegas?

Nevada law sets no mandatory closing time. Bars on the Strip and many elsewhere pour 24/7. Some off-Strip spots lock up around 2:00 AM or 4:00 AM by choice. No state rule forces it.

What are business hours in Las Vegas?

Standard offices run 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Strip retail often opens 10:00 AM and stays open past 11:00 PM. Grocery stores like Smith’s and WinCo run 24 hours in many locations. For a sector-by-sector breakdown, see the Business Hours guide.

What are banking hours in Las Vegas?

Most branches open 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM weekdays. Saturday hours, where offered, run 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Nearly all close Sunday. Major names: Wells Fargo, Bank of America, Chase, US Bank, Nevada State Bank.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Las Vegas?

| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight | |---|---|---| | March 20, 2026 (equinox) | 6:45 AM | 6:51 PM | 12 h 6 min | | June 21, 2026 (solstice) | 5:23 AM | 8:00 PM | 14 h 37 min | | September 22, 2026 (equinox) | 6:27 AM | 6:39 PM | 12 h 12 min | | December 21, 2026 (solstice) | 6:47 AM | 4:29 PM | 9 h 42 min |

Full daily times on the Sunrise & Sunset page.

What is the best time to call Las Vegas from the UK?

Las Vegas runs 8 hours behind the UK all year (PST vs GMT in winter, PDT vs BST in summer).

• Best window for Las Vegas: 9:00 AM to noon Pacific
• Corresponding UK time: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Dial at 9:00 AM Pacific and you catch desks right as they open. After noon Pacific it’s past 8:00 PM in the UK.

What is the best time to call Las Vegas from New York?

New York is 3 hours ahead. The “golden hour” for both coasts: 11:00 AM Pacific, 2:00 PM Eastern. Any slot between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM Pacific (noon to 5:00 PM Eastern) works.

Does Las Vegas have a ‘Vegas time’?

A joke, not a standard. Some locals and visitors use “Vegas time” to mean showing up late or on no fixed schedule. It carries zero official weight. Flights, shows, and hotel check-outs run on Pacific Time.

Is Nevada Mountain Time or Pacific Time?

Pacific Time. The whole state sits in the Pacific zone. Two border towns, West Wendover (near Utah) and Jackpot (near Idaho), unofficially follow Mountain Time. Las Vegas does not.

What time zone is the Las Vegas Strip in?

Pacific Time, same as the rest of the city. The Strip uses America/Los_Angeles. No special zone exists for casinos.

Compact reference: Las Vegas time at a glance