Time Difference Between Madrid and Los Angeles
As of 31 August 2026, Los Angeles is 9 hours behind Madrid. 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 Madrid, Spain. The calculator below is always up to date.
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Madrid, Spain
00:34
Tue, Sep 1, 2026
UTC+2 · Europe/Madrid
Los Angeles, United States
-9h15:34
Mon, Aug 31, 2026
UTC-7 · PDT · America/Los_Angeles
Los Angeles is 9 hours behind Madrid.
When it is 00:34 in Madrid, it is already the previous day in Los Angeles.
Time zone details
| Place | Local date | Time zone | UTC offset | Summer time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madrid | Tuesday, September 1, 2026 | Europe/Madrid | UTC+2 | Active now |
| Los Angeles | Monday, August 31, 2026 | PDTAmerica/Los_Angeles | UTC-7 | Active now |
Hour by hour: Madrid to Los Angeles
Every hour of today in Madrid and what it is in Los Angeles. Highlighted rows fall inside Los Angeles working hours (09:00–18:00).
| Madrid | 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 |
| Madrid | 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 Madrid 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 Madrid (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
Madrid 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 Madrid — 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 Madrid and Los Angeles stays at 9 hours because both places change at the same time.
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Madrid and Los Angeles: common questions
What is the time difference between Madrid and Los Angeles?
As of 31 August 2026, Los Angeles is 9 hours behind Madrid. The gap is not fixed: across the year, Los Angeles ranges from 9 hours behind to 8 hours behind relative to Madrid, as clocks change. The calculator on this page always shows the difference for right now.
When it is 9:00 AM in Madrid, 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 Madrid?
Los Angeles is behind Madrid by 9 hours at the moment. In practical terms, the working day in Los Angeles starts and ends later in Madrid terms.
Do Madrid and Los Angeles observe daylight saving time?
Both Madrid 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 Madrid.
What is the best time to call Los Angeles from Madrid?
Standard working hours in Madrid and Los Angeles do not overlap at all, so one side has to take the call outside office hours. Early morning in Madrid or late evening is usually the least disruptive option.
Related comparisons
Local dates shown for Madrid, Spain (UTC+2) and Los Angeles, United States (UTC-7) were generated on Monday, August 31, 2026 UTC and refresh in your browser.