Los Angeles to Lyon Time Difference
Lyon is 9 hours ahead of Los Angeles. When it is noon in Los Angeles, it is 21:00 in Lyon.
Los Angeles (UTC-7) → Paris (UTC+2)
🕐 Interactive Time Explorer
When it's 18:00 in Los Angeles, it's 03:00 in Lyon
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🤝 Best Meeting Times
Los Angeles & Lyon◐ Extended Hours (5 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
9,461 km
Est. Flight Time
~12.1h
Time Difference
+9h
Work Hours Overlap
0h
None
🔴 Office Closed
No overlap available
No overlap
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Los Angeles
15:00
Lyon
09:00
Los Angeles
18:00
Lyon
12:00
Los Angeles
21:00
Lyon
15:00
Los Angeles
00:00
Lyon (+1)
18:00
Los Angeles
03:00
Lyon (+1)
21:00
Los Angeles
06:00
Lyon (+1)
00:00
Los Angeles
09:00
Lyon
03:00
Los Angeles
12:00
Lyon
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Los Angeles behind Lyon?
Lyon is 9 hours ahead of Los Angeles. When it is 12:00 noon in Los Angeles, it is 21:00 in Lyon. Los Angeles operates on America/Los Angeles (UTC-7), while Lyon uses Europe/Paris (UTC+2).
What is the best time to call Lyon from Los Angeles?
Standard business hours (9 AM–5 PM) do not overlap between Los Angeles and Lyon due to the 9 hours difference. Consider early morning or late evening calls, or use async communication.
Does the Los Angeles to Lyon 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 Lyon
The distance between Los Angeles and Lyon is approximately 9,461 km. A direct flight typically takes around 12.1 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Lyon time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.