Los Angeles to Madrid Time Difference
🇺🇸 Los Angeles is currently 8 hours ahead of 🇪🇸 Madrid. This difference varies between 8h and 9h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
+8h
Business overlap
1h
Distance
9,363 km
Approx. flight
11h
Hour-by-Hour: Los Angeles to Madrid
| 🇺🇸 Los Angeles | 🇪🇸 Madrid | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 11:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 12:00 PM | |
| 5:00 AM | 1:00 PM | |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 PM | |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM | |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM | |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | |
| 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM | |
| 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 9:00 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 7:00 PM | 3:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Both Los Angeles and Madrid observe Daylight Saving Time, but they may switch on different dates. The time difference varies between 8 hours ahead and 9 hours ahead throughout the year. Currently, Los Angeles is 8 hours ahead relative to Madrid.
Min difference
8h
Max difference
9h
Best Meeting Times
There are 1 overlapping business hours between Los Angeles and Madrid (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇺🇸 Los Angeles
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
🇪🇸 Madrid
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Madrid?
The time difference between Los Angeles and Madrid is currently 8 hours ahead. Los Angeles uses PDT (UTC-7), while Madrid uses GMT+1 (UTC+1). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 8 hours ahead to 9 hours ahead.
When it's noon in Los Angeles, what time is it in Madrid?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Los Angeles, it is 8:00 PM in Madrid. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Los Angeles and Madrid change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Los Angeles observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 8 hours ahead and 9 hours ahead at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Los Angeles and Madrid?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM in Los Angeles (which is 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Madrid). This 1-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Los Angeles ahead or behind Madrid?
Los Angeles is currently 8 hours behind Madrid.
What time zone is Los Angeles in?
Los Angeles is in the America/Los Angeles time zone, currently using PDT (UTC-7). Los Angeles observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in Los Angeles in Madrid?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Los Angeles, it is 8:00 AM in Madrid.