New Year 2027 Countdown — Los Angeles
New Year 2027 arrives in Los Angeles (PST, UTC−8) on Friday, January 1, 2027 at midnight. Hollywood and Crypto.com Arena host major events as LA rings in the New Year three hours after New York, with warm weather drawing celebrations outdoors.
until midnight in Los Angeles (PST, UTC-08)
New Year's Eve in Los Angeles
Los Angeles celebrates New Year's Eve with parties throughout the city, from Hollywood and the Sunset Strip to downtown LA and Santa Monica. The Rose Bowl Parade (Tournament of Roses) on January 1 is one of America's most celebrated New Year's Day traditions, held in nearby Pasadena.
Grand Park in downtown LA hosts a free ticketed New Year's Eve countdown with live music and a midnight celebration visible from the park. Hollywood venues and the Walk of Fame area draw large crowds of tourists and locals.
Being in the Pacific Time Zone (UTC−8), Los Angeles celebrates three hours after New York. This allows Californians to watch the East Coast celebrations on TV before their own midnight arrives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is New Year in Los Angeles?
New Year arrives in Los Angeles at midnight Pacific Standard Time (PST, UTC−8). In 2027, that is 08:00 UTC on January 1, 2027.
What is the Rose Parade?
The Tournament of Roses Parade (Rose Parade) is held every January 1 in Pasadena, just outside LA. It features elaborate flower-covered floats, marching bands, and equestrian units, attracting over 700,000 spectators along the route.
What time zone is Los Angeles on New Year's Eve?
Los Angeles observes Pacific Standard Time (PST, UTC−8) on New Year's Eve. California returns to PST from PDT in early November.
How does Los Angeles celebrate New Year's Eve?
LA hosts parties throughout the city, with Grand Park's free public countdown being a highlight. Hollywood, the Sunset Strip, Santa Monica Pier, and many rooftop venues host events.