Los Angeles to Bilbao Time Difference
Bilbao is 9 hours ahead of Los Angeles. When it is noon in Los Angeles, it is 21:00 in Bilbao.
Los Angeles (UTC-7) → Madrid (UTC+2)
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When it's 23:00 in Los Angeles, it's 08:00 in Bilbao
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Los Angeles & Bilbao◐ Extended Hours (5 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
9,204 km
Est. Flight Time
~11.8h
Time Difference
+9h
Work Hours Overlap
0h
None
🔴 Office Closed
No overlap available
No overlap
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Los Angeles
15:00
Bilbao
09:00
Los Angeles
18:00
Bilbao
12:00
Los Angeles
21:00
Bilbao
15:00
Los Angeles
00:00
Bilbao (+1)
18:00
Los Angeles
03:00
Bilbao (+1)
21:00
Los Angeles
06:00
Bilbao (+1)
00:00
Los Angeles
09:00
Bilbao
03:00
Los Angeles
12:00
Bilbao
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Los Angeles behind Bilbao?
Bilbao is 9 hours ahead of Los Angeles. When it is 12:00 noon in Los Angeles, it is 21:00 in Bilbao. Los Angeles operates on America/Los Angeles (UTC-7), while Bilbao uses Europe/Madrid (UTC+2).
What is the best time to call Bilbao from Los Angeles?
Standard business hours (9 AM–5 PM) do not overlap between Los Angeles and Bilbao due to the 9 hours difference. Consider early morning or late evening calls, or use async communication.
Does the Los Angeles to Bilbao 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 Los Angeles and Bilbao
The distance between Los Angeles and Bilbao is approximately 9,204 km. A direct flight typically takes around 11.8 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Bilbao time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.