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.
AT A GLANCE
- Timezone
- Pacific Standard Time (PST)
- UTC Offset
- UTC−8
- Midnight arrives
- Friday, January 1, 2027 at 12:00 AM PST
- Celebration order
- 25th of 25 cities to celebrate
until midnight in Los Angeles (PST, UTC-08)
About
New Year's Eve in Los Angeles
Los Angeles rings in the New Year with celebrations spread across the city, from Hollywood and the Sunset Strip to downtown LA and Santa Monica, while nearby Pasadena prepares for the iconic Rose Parade on New Year's Day.
Grand Park in downtown LA hosts the city's signature free public countdown event with live music and a midnight celebration. Being in the Pacific Time Zone, LA celebrates three hours after New York, allowing Californians to watch East Coast festivities on television before their own midnight arrives.
The warm Southern California climate means outdoor celebrations are comfortable even in late December. Rooftop venues across the city, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Santa Monica Pier, and beachfront parties in Venice and Malibu offer diverse ways to welcome the New Year.
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.
FAQ
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.
Is Los Angeles one of the first or last cities to celebrate New Year?
Los Angeles is the 25th of 25 cities to celebrate. At UTC−8, it celebrates relatively late in the 26-hour global celebration window.
What is the most famous New Year venue in Los Angeles?
The most iconic New Year's Eve venue in Los Angeles is Hollywood / Downtown LA. Hollywood celebrations, Rose Parade preparations, and televised countdown shows.
What time should I tune in to watch Los Angeles's New Year celebration?
Los Angeles's New Year celebration peaks at midnight PST (UTC−8). That is Friday, January 1, 2027 at 12:00 AM PST. Check local broadcast listings for live coverage.
What is the Rose Parade?
The Tournament of Roses Parade (Rose Parade) takes place every January 1 in Pasadena, just outside Los Angeles. It features elaborate flower-covered floats, marching bands, and equestrian units, attracting over 700,000 spectators along the route. The tradition dates back to 1890.