Madrid and Los Angeles: Time & DST
Clocks in Madrid are 9 hours ahead
Quick time conversions: Madrid → Los Angeles
Common reference points to help you plan across the time difference.
When it's 12:00 PM in Madrid, the time in Los Angeles is 3:00 AM.
If I call at 6:00 AM from Madrid, what time is it in Los Angeles?—9:00 PM(-1 day)
4:00 PMin Madrid→7:00 AMin Los Angeles
Setting a 11:00 AM alarm in Madrid? That's 2:00 AM for Los Angeles.
7:00 PMin Madrid→10:00 AMin Los Angeles
I'm in Madrid at 1:00 PM — what time is my colleague in Los Angeles seeing?—4:00 AM
3:00 PMin Madrid→6:00 AMin Los Angeles
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Madrid and Los Angeles?
Currently Madrid (Europe/Madrid) and Los Angeles (America/Los_Angeles) differ by 9 hours.
Is there any working hours overlap between Madrid and Los Angeles?
No overlap under a standard 9–5 schedule. Teams working across these locations usually rely on recorded meetings or early/late calls.
Does Madrid have a DST change coming up?
Yes — Madrid has an upcoming DST change: DST back 1h at 03:00 — Oct 25. This shifts the Madrid–Los Angeles difference by 1h. Update recurring meetings.
When Madrid reaches noon, what time is it in Los Angeles?
12:00 PM in Madrid is 3:00 AM in Los Angeles at the same moment.
How accurate is this Madrid to Los Angeles converter?
Drag the slider to your desired Madrid time — Los Angeles updates in real time. Or type "3pm", "15:00", or even location-specific like "9am Tokyo".
What public holidays should I keep in mind when scheduling between Madrid and Los Angeles?
Madrid observes All Saints Day on November 1. Keep this in mind when coordinating between Madrid and Los Angeles.
What are the IANA timezone identifiers for Madrid and Los Angeles?
Madrid runs on Europe/Madrid (IANA) and Los Angeles on America/Los_Angeles (IANA) — a 9 hours gap between them.
9:00 AM in Madrid — is that reasonable for Los Angeles?
9 AM in Madrid → 12:00 AM in Los Angeles. That falls outside standard hours in Los Angeles — confirm with your contact.
What happens to my body clock flying from Madrid to Los Angeles?
Traveling from Madrid to Los Angeles means you gain 9 hours in local time. Plan a day or two to acclimatize before important meetings.
Madrid ↔ Los Angeles
No overlap — one side will join outside working hours· Showing morning hours (05:00–13:00)
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Working hours: 09:00–17:00 local. Green = both working. Purple = one side only.