Los Angeles to Zurich Time Difference
🇺🇸 Los Angeles is currently 8 hours ahead of 🇨🇭 Zurich. This difference varies between 8h and 9h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
+8h
Business overlap
1h
Distance
9,523 km
Approx. flight
11.2h
Hour-by-Hour: Los Angeles to Zurich
| 🇺🇸 Los Angeles | 🇨🇭 Zurich | 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 Zurich 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 Zurich.
Min difference
8h
Max difference
9h
Best Meeting Times
There are 1 overlapping business hours between Los Angeles and Zurich (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇺🇸 Los Angeles
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
🇨🇭 Zurich
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Zurich?
The time difference between Los Angeles and Zurich is currently 8 hours ahead. Los Angeles uses PDT (UTC-7), while Zurich 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 Zurich?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Los Angeles, it is 8:00 PM in Zurich. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Los Angeles and Zurich 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 Zurich?
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 Zurich). This 1-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Los Angeles ahead or behind Zurich?
Los Angeles is currently 8 hours behind Zurich.
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 Zurich?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Los Angeles, it is 8:00 AM in Zurich.