Time Difference Between Los Angeles and Madrid
As of 31 August 2026, Madrid is 9 hours ahead of Los Angeles. That number is not constant. Over the course of a year, because of daylight saving changes, Madrid, Spain 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
Madrid, Spain
+9h00:34
Tue, Sep 1, 2026
UTC+2 · Europe/Madrid
Madrid is 9 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
When it is 15:34 in Los Angeles, it is already the next day in Madrid.
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 |
| Madrid | Tuesday, September 1, 2026 | Europe/Madrid | UTC+2 | Active now |
Hour by hour: Los Angeles to Madrid
Every hour of today in Los Angeles and what it is in Madrid. Highlighted rows fall inside Madrid working hours (09:00–18:00).
| Los Angeles | Madrid |
|---|---|
| 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 | Madrid |
|---|---|
| 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 Madrid 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 Madrid)
Both people are awake and available between 08:00 and 21:00 local time during this window.
When this difference changes
Madrid puts its clocks back on Sunday, October 25, 2026
The local offset moves from UTC+2 to UTC+1. After that date, Madrid 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 Madrid stays at 9 hours because both places change at the same time.
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Los Angeles and Madrid: common questions
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Madrid?
As of 31 August 2026, Madrid is 9 hours ahead of Los Angeles. The gap is not fixed: across the year, Madrid 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 Madrid?
It is 06:00 PM in Madrid, Spain. Use the time field in the calculator above to check any other hour.
Is Madrid ahead of or behind Los Angeles?
Madrid is ahead of Los Angeles by 9 hours at the moment. In practical terms, the working day in Madrid starts and ends earlier in Los Angeles terms.
Do Los Angeles and Madrid observe daylight saving time?
Both Los Angeles and Madrid change their clocks, but not on the same dates. That is why the gap is not fixed: across the year, Madrid ranges from 8 hours ahead to 9 hours ahead relative to Los Angeles.
What is the best time to call Madrid from Los Angeles?
Standard working hours in Los Angeles and Madrid 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 Madrid, Spain (UTC+2) were generated on Monday, August 31, 2026 UTC and refresh in your browser.