What time is it in California right now?

Basically I want to know when the Microsoft conference starts in UK time. I was led to believe it started at half 5 (aka 10 minutes ago). Is it 10:40 in US now, or 9:40, or what?

It's 9:44 in California right now.

18.30 I think is when the MS presser starts

ok, got another hour to wait then. thanks guys

9 FOURTY SEVEN I MEAN EIGHT