Madrid to Los Angeles Time Converter
Los Angeles is 9 hours behind Madrid right now. 9:00 AM in Madrid is 12:00 AM in Los Angeles.
Time now: Madrid and Los Angeles
Los Angeles is 9 hours behind Madrid right now. The gap is the same for most of the year, but for a few weeks it shifts by an hour because the two places change their clocks on different dates (see the dates below).
Madrid and Los Angeles are about 9,363 km (5,818 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now Madrid is on CET (UTC+01:00) and Los Angeles is on PST (UTC-08:00).
Madrid to Los Angeles conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| Madrid | Los Angeles |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 3:00 PMprevious day |
| 1:00 AM | 4:00 PMprevious day |
| 2:00 AM | 5:00 PMprevious day |
| 3:00 AM | 6:00 PMprevious day |
| 4:00 AM | 7:00 PMprevious day |
| 5:00 AM | 8:00 PMprevious day |
| 6:00 AM | 9:00 PMprevious day |
| 7:00 AM | 10:00 PMprevious day |
| 8:00 AM | 11:00 PMprevious day |
| 9:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
Best time to meet between Madrid and Los Angeles
There is no overlap between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places.
If both sides can be flexible (7 AM – 10 PM):
- 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM Madrid = 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM Los Angeles
Does the time difference between Madrid and Los Angeles change?
Yes. Right now Los Angeles is 9 hours behind Madrid. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 14 March 2027: Los Angeles moves its clocks forward. Los Angeles is 8 hours behind Madrid from then (it was 9 hours before).
- Sunday, 28 March 2027: Madrid moves its clocks forward. Los Angeles is 9 hours behind Madrid from then (it was 8 hours before).
- Sunday, 31 October 2027: Madrid moves its clocks back. Los Angeles is 8 hours behind Madrid from then (it was 9 hours before).
- Sunday, 7 November 2027: Los Angeles moves its clocks back. Los Angeles is 9 hours behind Madrid from then (it was 8 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Madrid is 12:00 AM to 9:00 AM in Los Angeles.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Los Angeles is 6:00 PM to 3:00 AM (next day) in Madrid.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Madrid and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 9 hours behind Madrid right now. The gap is the same for most of the year, but for a few weeks it shifts by an hour because the two places change their clocks on different dates (see the dates below).
How do I convert Madrid to Los Angeles?
Subtract 9 hours from the Madrid time to get the Los Angeles time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in Madrid is 12:00 AM in Los Angeles. Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in Los Angeles?
It is 4:18 PM in Los Angeles on Monday, November 9 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 1:18 AM in Madrid.
Does the time difference between Madrid and Los Angeles change during the year?
Yes. Right now Los Angeles is 9 hours behind Madrid. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 4 times: Sunday, 14 March 2027: Los Angeles moves its clocks forward. Los Angeles is 8 hours behind Madrid from then (it was 9 hours before). Sunday, 28 March 2027: Madrid moves its clocks forward. Los Angeles is 9 hours behind Madrid from then (it was 8 hours before). Sunday, 31 October 2027: Madrid moves its clocks back. Los Angeles is 8 hours behind Madrid from then (it was 9 hours before). Sunday, 7 November 2027: Los Angeles moves its clocks back. Los Angeles is 9 hours behind Madrid from then (it was 8 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between Madrid and Los Angeles?
The two places have no shared working hours (9 AM – 6 PM). The nearest option is 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM Madrid = 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM Los Angeles.