Madrid to Los Angeles: Live Time Converter

Madrid is 9 hours in front

MadridBASE
09:00
00
Tue, Apr 21
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Los Angeles
USA · -9h
00:00
London
United Kingdom · -1h
08:00
New York
USA · -6h
03:00
Tokyo
Japan · +7h
16:00
Dubai
United Arab Emirates · +2h
11:00

Time difference: Madrid and Los Angeles

Madrid is 9 hours ahead of Los Angeles. When it's noon in Madrid, it's 03:00 in Los Angeles.

Madrid is in the Europe/Madrid timezone. Los Angeles is in the America/Los_Angeles timezone. The difference is 9 hours.

Working hours overlap

There is no business hours overlap between Madrid and Los Angeles during standard working hours (9:00–17:00). Meetings would require one party to work outside normal hours.

Best times to schedule a meeting

No business hours overlap exists between Madrid and Los Angeles. Showing the most balanced options with minimal inconvenience for both cities.

16:00 Madrid / 07:00 Los Angeles⚡ One side off-hours

⚠️ 2h before working hours in Los Angeles

18:00 Madrid / 09:00 Los Angeles⚡ One side off-hours

⚠️ 2h after working hours in Madrid

15:00 Madrid / 06:00 Los Angeles⚡ One side off-hours

⚠️ 3h before working hours in Los Angeles

Based on standard 09:00–17:00 working hours in each city's local time.

Public holidays this year

⚡ Both cities have upcoming holidays — check availability before scheduling.

Madrid25 holidays
Apr 23Castile and León DaySOON
Apr 23Day of AragónSOON
May 1Labour DaySOON
May 2Day of MadridSOON
May 17Galician Literature Day
May 30Day of the Canary Islands
May 31Day of Castilla-La Mancha
Jun 4Corpus Christi
Jun 9Day of La Rioja
Jun 9Day of Murcia
Jun 24St. John's Day
Jul 25Santiago Apóstol
Jul 28Day of the Cantabrian Institutions
Aug 15Assumption
Sep 8Day of Asturias
Sep 8Day of Extremadura
Sep 11National Day of Catalonia
Sep 15Feast of Our Lady of Bien Aparecida
Oct 9Day of the Valencian Community
Oct 12National Day of Spain
Nov 1All Saints Day
Dec 6Constitution Day
Dec 8Immaculate Conception
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26St. Stephen's Day
Los Angeles10 holidays
May 8Truman Day
May 25Memorial Day
Jun 19Juneteenth National Independence Day
Jul 3Independence Day
Sep 7Labour Day
Oct 12Columbus Day
Oct 12Indigenous Peoples' Day
Nov 11Veterans Day
Nov 26Thanksgiving Day
Dec 25Christmas Day

Scheduling between Madrid and Los Angeles

Coordinating between Madrid (Spain) and Los Angeles (USA) means working around a 9-hour time difference, with Madrid ahead. Since standard business hours don't naturally overlap, meetings usually require one side to shift slightly outside their normal working day.

💡 Practical scheduling guidelines

16:00–17:00 in Madrid corresponds to 07:00–08:00 in Los Angeles (2h before working hours in Los Angeles).

18:00–19:00 in Madrid corresponds to 09:00–10:00 in Los Angeles (2h after working hours in Madrid).

15:00–16:00 in Madrid corresponds to 06:00–07:00 in Los Angeles (3h before working hours in Los Angeles).

Since there is no natural overlap, the options above represent the most balanced compromise — minimizing out-of-hours inconvenience for both sides.

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Use the time slider above to find the exact equivalent time for any moment in Madrid. The input bar accepts natural language like “3pm”, “15:30”, or “9am Rome” for instant conversions.

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No overlap — one side will need to join outside working hours

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Working hours: 09:00–17:00 local time. Green = both cities working. Purple = one city only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Madrid and Los Angeles?
Madrid and Los Angeles are 9 hours apart. Madrid (Europe/Madrid) is ahead of Los Angeles (America/Los_Angeles).
Is there any business hours overlap between Madrid and Los Angeles?
There is no business hours overlap between Madrid and Los Angeles during standard working hours (09:00–17:00). One party will need to join outside their normal working hours.
Is the 9 hours time gap between Madrid and Los Angeles stable?
Neither Madrid nor Los Angeles has a daylight saving time transition coming up in the next week. The 9 hours gap remains consistent.
If it's noon in Madrid, what time is it in Los Angeles?
Noon in Madrid (12:00) corresponds to 03:00 in Los Angeles.
What is the easiest way to convert between Madrid and Los Angeles time zones?
Simply use the slider above — move it to your desired Madrid time and Los Angeles time updates in real time. The natural language input also accepts formats like "3pm", "15:00", or city-specific queries.
Does Madrid have any holidays coming up that could affect scheduling?
Madrid observes Castile and León Day on April 23. Plan accordingly when coordinating between Madrid and Los Angeles.
What time zones do Madrid and Los Angeles use?
The Europe/Madrid timezone covers Madrid, while Los Angeles falls under America/Los_Angeles. This results in a 9 hours time difference.

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