Madrid to Los Angeles Time Difference
🇪🇸 Madrid is currently 8 hours behind of 🇺🇸 Los Angeles. This difference varies between 9h and 8h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
-8h
Business overlap
None
Distance
9,363 km
Approx. flight
11h
Hour-by-Hour: Madrid to Los Angeles
| 🇪🇸 Madrid | 🇺🇸 Los Angeles | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 1:00 AM | 5:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 2:00 AM | 6:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 3:00 AM | 7:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 4:00 AM | 8:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 5:00 AM | 9:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 2:00 AM | |
| 11:00 AM | 3:00 AM | |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 AM | |
| 1:00 PM | 5:00 AM | |
| 2:00 PM | 6:00 AM | |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 AM | |
| 4:00 PM | 8:00 AM | |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM | |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 AM | |
| 7:00 PM | 11:00 AM | |
| 8:00 PM | 12:00 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 2:00 PM | |
| 11:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Both Madrid and Los Angeles observe Daylight Saving Time, but they may switch on different dates. The time difference varies between 9 hours behind and 8 hours behind throughout the year. Currently, Madrid is 8 hours behind relative to Los Angeles.
Min difference
9h
Max difference
8h
Best Meeting Times
There is no overlap between standard business hours (9 AM – 6 PM) in Madrid and Los Angeles. Consider scheduling early morning or late evening calls to bridge the gap.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Madrid and Los Angeles?
The time difference between Madrid and Los Angeles is currently 8 hours behind. Madrid uses GMT+1 (UTC+1), while Los Angeles uses PDT (UTC-7). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 9 hours behind to 8 hours behind.
When it's noon in Madrid, what time is it in Los Angeles?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Madrid, it is 4:00 AM in Los Angeles. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Madrid and Los Angeles change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Madrid observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 9 hours behind and 8 hours behind at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Madrid and Los Angeles?
There is no overlap between standard business hours (9 AM – 6 PM) in Madrid and Los Angeles. Consider scheduling early morning in one city or late evening in the other to find a mutually reasonable time.
Is Madrid ahead or behind Los Angeles?
Madrid is currently 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
What time zone is Madrid in?
Madrid is in the Europe/Madrid time zone, currently using GMT+1 (UTC+1). Madrid observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in Madrid in Los Angeles?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Madrid, it is 4:00 PM in Los Angeles.