Time Difference Between Los Angeles and Italy
As of 31 August 2026, Italy is 9 hours ahead of Los Angeles. That number is not constant. Over the course of a year, because of daylight saving changes, Rome, Italy ranges from 8 hours ahead to 9 hours ahead relative to Los Angeles, United States. The calculator below is always up to date.
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Los Angeles, United States
15:34
Mon, Aug 31, 2026
UTC-7 · PDT · America/Los_Angeles
Rome, Italy
+9h00:34
Tue, Sep 1, 2026
UTC+2 · Europe/Rome
Italy is 9 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
When it is 15:34 in Los Angeles, it is already the next day in Italy.
Time zone details
| Place | Local date | Time zone | UTC offset | Summer time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | Monday, August 31, 2026 | PDTAmerica/Los_Angeles | UTC-7 | Active now |
| Italy | Tuesday, September 1, 2026 | Europe/Rome | UTC+2 | Active now |
Hour by hour: Los Angeles to Italy
Every hour of today in Los Angeles and what it is in Italy. Highlighted rows fall inside Italy working hours (09:00–18:00).
| Los Angeles | Italy |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 09:00 |
| 01:00 | 10:00 |
| 02:00 | 11:00 |
| 03:00 | 12:00 |
| 04:00 | 13:00 |
| 05:00 | 14:00 |
| 06:00 | 15:00 |
| 07:00 | 16:00 |
| 08:00 | 17:00 |
| 09:00 | 18:00 |
| 10:00 | 19:00 |
| 11:00 | 20:00 |
| Los Angeles | Italy |
|---|---|
| 12:00 | 21:00 |
| 13:00 | 22:00 |
| 14:00 | 23:00 |
| 15:00 | 00:00next day |
| 16:00 | 01:00next day |
| 17:00 | 02:00next day |
| 18:00 | 03:00next day |
| 19:00 | 04:00next day |
| 20:00 | 05:00next day |
| 21:00 | 06:00next day |
| 22:00 | 07:00next day |
| 23:00 | 08:00next day |
Best time to call or meet
Overlapping working hours
No overlap
Standard working hours in Los Angeles and Italy never overlap. Someone has to start early or finish late — the calling window below is the practical compromise.
Reasonable calling hours
08:00–12:00 in Los Angeles (17:00–21:00 in Italy)
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, Italy is 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles — instead of 9 hours ahead, 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 Los Angeles and Italy stays at 9 hours because both places change at the same time.
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Los Angeles and Italy: common questions
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Italy?
As of 31 August 2026, Italy is 9 hours ahead of Los Angeles. The gap is not fixed: across the year, Italy ranges from 8 hours ahead to 9 hours ahead relative to Los Angeles, as clocks change. The calculator on this page always shows the difference for right now.
When it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles, what time is it in Italy?
It is 06:00 PM in Rome, Italy. Use the time field in the calculator above to check any other hour.
Is Italy ahead of or behind Los Angeles?
Italy is ahead of Los Angeles by 9 hours at the moment. In practical terms, the working day in Italy starts and ends earlier in Los Angeles terms.
Do Los Angeles and Italy observe daylight saving time?
Both Los Angeles and Italy change their clocks, but not on the same dates. That is why the gap is not fixed: across the year, Italy ranges from 8 hours ahead to 9 hours ahead relative to Los Angeles.
What is the best time to call Italy from Los Angeles?
Standard working hours in Los Angeles and Italy do not overlap at all, so one side has to take the call outside office hours. Early morning in Los Angeles or late evening is usually the least disruptive option.
Related comparisons
Local dates shown for Los Angeles, United States (UTC-7) and Rome, Italy (UTC+2) were generated on Monday, August 31, 2026 UTC and refresh in your browser.