Current Time in Lake Forest, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 33.65° N, 117.69° W
Elevation: 148 m above sea level
Population rank: #479 of 21,150 cities in United States by population
State: California
Country: 🇺🇸 United States (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
Solar time: clocks run about 50m ahead of the sun
Timezone: PDT
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: PDT) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKST, CST, EST, HST, MST, PST
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKDT, CDT, EDT, HDT, MDT, PDT
The time now in Lake Forest, United States is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Lake Forest currently observes PDT, UTC-7. Lake Forest sits in the America/Los_Angeles time zone, UTC−08:00. The clocks are currently shifted forward for daylight saving time. The sun is up for only about 11 hours today. At these subtropical latitudes the seasonal spread in daylight is noticeable but mild. Its elevation is a gentle 148 m. Los Angeles is the nearest major hub, roughly 68 km distant. Lake Forest is a significant city in the United States, worth timing right for calls and travel.
Lake Forest gets 11h 20m of daylight today, with sunrise at 06:55 and sunset at 18:16.
Lake Forest Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Lake Forest
Lake Forest gets 11h 21m of daylight today. Sunrise in Lake Forest is at 06:55 and sunset in Lake Forest is at 18:16.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 55m near the December solstice to 14h 23m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Lake Forest and Major Cities
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Cities Sharing Lake Forest's Time Zone (UTC-07:00)
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 15 Oct ● | 05:30 | 06:55 | 12:36 | 15:50 | 18:17 | 19:47 |
| Fri, 16 Oct | 05:31 | 06:56 | 12:36 | 15:49 | 18:16 | 19:46 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 05:31 | 06:57 | 12:36 | 15:48 | 18:15 | 19:45 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 05:32 | 06:57 | 12:35 | 15:47 | 18:13 | 19:43 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 05:33 | 06:58 | 12:35 | 15:46 | 18:12 | 19:42 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 05:33 | 06:59 | 12:35 | 15:45 | 18:11 | 19:41 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 05:34 | 07:00 | 12:35 | 15:44 | 18:10 | 19:40 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Lake Forest
Sunrise
in Lake Forest
↑
6:55 AM
Sunset
in Lake Forest
↓
6:16 PM
Day Length
11h 20m
Dawn
in Lake Forest
6:30 AM
Dusk
in Lake Forest
6:42 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Lake Forest
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
22.2%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 11:57
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 21:28
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Distances & Clock Changes in Lake Forest
How Far Is Lake Forest From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 68 km | NW (311deg) |
| New York | 3,908 km | ENE (65deg) |
| London | 8,764 km | NE (34deg) |
| Tokyo | 8,887 km | NW (306deg) |
| Paris | 9,093 km | NE (35deg) |
| Moscow | 9,801 km | NNE (14deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 9,840 km | ESE (120deg) |
| Hong Kong | 11,717 km | NW (311deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Lake Forest?
Lake Forest next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Lake Forest's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Lake Forest and you would surface in the open ocean, near 33.6deg S, 62.3deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Forest
What time is it in Lake Forest right now?
The current local time in Lake Forest is 05:57 on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Lake Forest follows the America/Los_Angeles time zone.
What time zone is Lake Forest in?
Clocks in Lake Forest follow the America/Los_Angeles IANA time zone (UTC-07:00). It applies to the wider area too and adjusts on its own for daylight saving where that is observed.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Lake Forest?
Lake Forest is UTC-07:00 right now. To convert UTC to Lake Forest local time, shift the clock 07:00 hours backward.
Is Lake Forest on daylight saving time right now?
Yes. Daylight saving time is in effect in Lake Forest as of October 15, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Lake Forest today?
In Lake Forest today the sun rises at 06:55 and sets at 18:16, giving 11h 20m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Lake Forest tonight?
Over Lake Forest tonight the moon shows a Waxing Crescent phase at 22.2% illumination.
What is solar time in Lake Forest?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Lake Forest, clocks run about 50m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.