Time Difference Between Italy and Los Angeles
As of 31 August 2026, Los Angeles is 9 hours behind Italy. That number is not constant. Over the course of a year, because of daylight saving changes, Los Angeles, United States ranges from 9 hours behind to 8 hours behind relative to Rome, Italy. The calculator below is always up to date.
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Rome, Italy
00:34
Tue, Sep 1, 2026
UTC+2 · Europe/Rome
Los Angeles, United States
-9h15:34
Mon, Aug 31, 2026
UTC-7 · PDT · America/Los_Angeles
Los Angeles is 9 hours behind Italy.
When it is 00:34 in Italy, it is already the previous day in Los Angeles.
Time zone details
| Place | Local date | Time zone | UTC offset | Summer time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | Tuesday, September 1, 2026 | Europe/Rome | UTC+2 | Active now |
| Los Angeles | Monday, August 31, 2026 | PDTAmerica/Los_Angeles | UTC-7 | Active now |
Hour by hour: Italy to Los Angeles
Every hour of today in Italy and what it is in Los Angeles. Highlighted rows fall inside Los Angeles working hours (09:00–18:00).
| Italy | Los Angeles |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 15:00prev day |
| 01:00 | 16:00prev day |
| 02:00 | 17:00prev day |
| 03:00 | 18:00prev day |
| 04:00 | 19:00prev day |
| 05:00 | 20:00prev day |
| 06:00 | 21:00prev day |
| 07:00 | 22:00prev day |
| 08:00 | 23:00prev day |
| 09:00 | 00:00 |
| 10:00 | 01:00 |
| 11:00 | 02:00 |
| Italy | Los Angeles |
|---|---|
| 12:00 | 03:00 |
| 13:00 | 04:00 |
| 14:00 | 05:00 |
| 15:00 | 06:00 |
| 16:00 | 07:00 |
| 17:00 | 08:00 |
| 18:00 | 09:00 |
| 19:00 | 10:00 |
| 20:00 | 11:00 |
| 21:00 | 12:00 |
| 22:00 | 13:00 |
| 23:00 | 14:00 |
Best time to call or meet
Overlapping working hours
No overlap
Standard working hours in Italy and Los Angeles never overlap. Someone has to start early or finish late — the calling window below is the practical compromise.
Reasonable calling hours
17:00–21:00 in Italy (08:00–12:00 in Los Angeles)
Both people are awake and available between 08:00 and 21:00 local time during this window.
When this difference changes
Italy puts its clocks back on Sunday, October 25, 2026
The local offset moves from UTC+2 to UTC+1. After that date, Los Angeles is 8 hours behind Italy — instead of 9 hours behind, as it is today.
Los Angeles puts its clocks back on Sunday, November 1, 2026
The local offset moves from UTC-7 to UTC-8. The gap between Italy and Los Angeles stays at 9 hours because both places change at the same time.
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Italy and Los Angeles: common questions
What is the time difference between Italy and Los Angeles?
As of 31 August 2026, Los Angeles is 9 hours behind Italy. The gap is not fixed: across the year, Los Angeles ranges from 9 hours behind to 8 hours behind relative to Italy, as clocks change. The calculator on this page always shows the difference for right now.
When it is 9:00 AM in Italy, what time is it in Los Angeles?
It is 12:00 AM in Los Angeles, United States. Use the time field in the calculator above to check any other hour.
Is Los Angeles ahead of or behind Italy?
Los Angeles is behind Italy by 9 hours at the moment. In practical terms, the working day in Los Angeles starts and ends later in Italy terms.
Do Italy and Los Angeles observe daylight saving time?
Both Italy and Los Angeles change their clocks, but not on the same dates. That is why the gap is not fixed: across the year, Los Angeles ranges from 9 hours behind to 8 hours behind relative to Italy.
What is the best time to call Los Angeles from Italy?
Standard working hours in Italy and Los Angeles do not overlap at all, so one side has to take the call outside office hours. Early morning in Italy or late evening is usually the least disruptive option.
Related comparisons
Local dates shown for Rome, Italy (UTC+2) and Los Angeles, United States (UTC-7) were generated on Monday, August 31, 2026 UTC and refresh in your browser.