Lausanne to Los Angeles Time Difference
Los Angeles is 9 hours behind Lausanne. When it is noon in Lausanne, it is 03:00 in Los Angeles.
Zurich (UTC+2) → Los Angeles (UTC-7)
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When it's 00:00 in Lausanne, it's 15:00 in Los Angeles
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🤝 Best Meeting Times
Lausanne & Los Angeles◐ Extended Hours (5 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
9,495 km
Est. Flight Time
~12.2h
Time Difference
-9h
Work Hours Overlap
0h
None
🔴 Office Closed
No overlap available
No overlap
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Lausanne
21:00
Los Angeles (-1)
09:00
Lausanne
00:00
Los Angeles
12:00
Lausanne
03:00
Los Angeles
15:00
Lausanne
06:00
Los Angeles
18:00
Lausanne
09:00
Los Angeles
21:00
Lausanne
12:00
Los Angeles
00:00
Lausanne
15:00
Los Angeles (-1)
03:00
Lausanne
18:00
Los Angeles (-1)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Lausanne ahead of Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 9 hours behind Lausanne. When it is 12:00 noon in Lausanne, it is 03:00 in Los Angeles. Lausanne operates on Europe/Zurich (UTC+2), while Los Angeles uses America/Los Angeles (UTC-7).
What is the best time to call Los Angeles from Lausanne?
Standard business hours (9 AM–5 PM) do not overlap between Lausanne and Los Angeles due to the 9 hours difference. Consider early morning or late evening calls, or use async communication.
Does the Lausanne to Los Angeles time difference change throughout the year?
The time difference can shift by up to one hour when either city observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). DST transition dates differ between countries — typically March/April in the Northern Hemisphere and October in the Southern Hemisphere. Always verify the live difference above when scheduling important meetings near DST changeover dates.
Flying between Lausanne and Los Angeles
The distance between Lausanne and Los Angeles is approximately 9,495 km. A direct flight typically takes around 12.2 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Los Angeles time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.